Most wounds cause bleeding. If it is not stopped, bleeding can cause various complications, including infection. To prevent this, you need to know how to stop bleeding properly. Bleeding can occur in cuts or scratches. In small sized wounds, minor bleeding that occurs can stop by itself. But in sores that are quite large and deep, there are several ways you need to do to stop bleeding. How to stop bleeding from a wound Here's how to stop bleeding from a wound that you can do at home: 1. Wash your hands first Before stopping the bleeding, the first thing you have to do is wash your hands. Washing hands can prevent infection from wounds caused by contamination of germs from dirty hands. 2. Apply pressure to the wound area After washing your hands, the next thing you can do is press the wound area with a clean cloth, tissue or gauze, to stop the bleeding. However, avoid pressing the wound too hard. 3. Lift the wound area slightly up If possible, lift the area of the woun...