Wounds and cuts in Oslo
Wounds and cuts may occur after a fall, at work, while cooking or through contact with sharp objects. Minor wounds can often be treated at home, while deep, gaping or contaminated wounds should be assessed by a doctor.
At Easy Clinic in Majorstuen, you can book a doctor’s appointment for assessment and treatment of minor wounds and cuts.
For a life-threatening illness or severe symptoms, call 113. If you need urgent medical help that cannot wait, contact the public out-of-hours medical service on 116 117.
Book a doctor’s appointment
At Easy Clinic in Majorstuen, you can book a doctor’s appointment for assessment and treatment of minor wounds and cuts.
For a life-threatening illness or severe symptoms, call 113. If you need urgent medical help that cannot wait, contact the public out-of-hours medical service on 116 117.
Book a doctor’s appointment
Which wounds should be assessed by a doctor?
A wound should be assessed by a doctor if it is deep, gaping or does not stop bleeding. Medical assessment may also be needed if the wound is contaminated, caused by a bite or located near a joint, the eye or another sensitive area.
It is important to have the injury assessed promptly if the wound may need to be closed.
It is important to have the injury assessed promptly if the wound may need to be closed.
Wounds and cuts we can assess
The doctor can assess:
Larger or more complicated injuries may require treatment at a public out-of-hours medical service or hospital.
What can you do yourself?
For minor bleeding, you can:
Do not remove objects that are embedded in or deep inside the wound. Seek medical help instead.
When should you contact a doctor?
Contact a doctor if:
Signs of infection may include increasing pain, redness, warmth, swelling, pus or fever.
Severe wound injuries
Seek urgent medical help if:
Call 113 in the event of severe bleeding, a serious injury or a life-threatening condition. For other injuries that cannot wait, contact the public out-of-hours medical service on 116 117.
Examination and treatment
The doctor will assess how the injury occurred, how deep the wound is and whether tendons, nerves or other structures may have been damaged.
If necessary, the doctor may:
If necessary, the doctor may:
The appropriate treatment depends on the location and depth of the wound, how it occurred and how much time has passed.
Tetanus after a wound injury
Tetanus bacteria can enter the body through a wound. The need for vaccination depends on factors such as whether the wound is clean or contaminated and when you were last vaccinated.
The doctor can review your vaccination status and assess whether you need a booster dose or other follow-up.
The doctor can review your vaccination status and assess whether you need a booster dose or other follow-up.
Doctor for wounds and cuts in Majorstuen
At Easy Clinic, you can book a doctor’s appointment for assessment of minor wounds, cuts and signs of wound infection.
We are centrally located in Majorstuen, Oslo. The doctor will assess whether the wound can be treated at our clinic or whether you should be referred to a public out-of-hours medical service or hospital.
Book a doctor’s appointment
We are centrally located in Majorstuen, Oslo. The doctor will assess whether the wound can be treated at our clinic or whether you should be referred to a public out-of-hours medical service or hospital.
Book a doctor’s appointment
Frequently asked questions about wounds and cuts in Oslo
When does a cut need stitches?
A wound may need stitches or another form of closure if it is deep, gaping or will not stay closed. A doctor must examine the wound to determine the appropriate treatment.
How quickly should a wound be assessed?
Wounds that are gaping, deep or may need closure should be assessed as soon as possible. How long a wound can be closed depends on factors such as its location, contamination and how the injury occurred.
How do I know if a wound is infected?
Increasing pain, redness, warmth, swelling, pus or fever may be signs of infection. Contact a doctor if these symptoms develop or become worse.
Do I need a tetanus vaccination?
It depends on how the wound occurred, whether it is contaminated and when you were last vaccinated. A doctor can assess whether a tetanus vaccination is needed.
Can I book a doctor’s appointment for a cut?
Yes. You can book an appointment at Easy Clinic for assessment of minor wounds and cuts. In the event of severe bleeding or a serious injury, call 113 or contact the public out-of-hours medical service on 116 117.
