Staples, stitches, and even super glue are all options for treating large cuts. But how do emergency physicians decide what to use to get wounds back together? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen ...

You accidentally cut yourself. Do you need stitches or will a bandage work just fine? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen goes through some of the scenarios that would require you to visit the ER ...

Women who deliver by Cesarean section seem to have similar cosmetic results whether the wound is closed with stitches or staples, a new study suggests. There are a number of ways that surgeons can ...

Deep cuts from accidents or surgeries require stitches, typically followed by oral anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen. While these medications help with pain, they don't act specifically on ...

“You can use thread, dental floss, even the hair from a horse’s tail,” says Cheryl Lowry, a physician and deputy director at the Center for Polar Medical Operations at the University of Texas Medical ...

A side stitch refers to pain felt on the side of the abdomen that occurs during physical activity. Treatments can include deep breathing, stretching, and more. Doctors sometimes call side stitches ...

Whether you're a recreational runner or a competitive athlete, getting a stitch can stop you in your tracks. A stitch is a pain in the abdomen (usually on the side) that's brought on by activity. It ...

Recovering from childbirth is rarely as simple as “the baby is out, and you just rest.” Whether you delivered vaginally or by C-section, stitches are often part of the healing process. In the first ...