Yes I have 5 stitches on top of my right foot just below the 2 small toes from a deep cut caused by my bicycle handlebars it is numb and my toes are bruised and my foot is still swollen since it happened on the 24th of June 2014 I m supposed to get the stitches out tomorrow is it too early to have them removed
If there is swelling and bruises at local area where stitches are kept. As well if stitches are healed then you can go for removal. But if it is not healed and there is a fluid discharge from local area then it shows there is an infection over there.  I suggest visiting your doctor and get evaluated properly make sure there is no infection and then go for removal of stitches otherwise more than the removal the first thing you need to do is start having anti bionics if there is infection over there. And wait for stitches removal(till the time it gets Chat Doctor. You can also use hot and cold pack at painful, swollen local area but make sure the water should not touch the local area where it is paining or stitches are there for some more relief. Here without physical examination it is difficult to guide you in detail, so I have given you simple guideline. I am sure this will be useful for you. Do visit your doctor let him check and take decision. Take care.