What to do if the wound hurts after cesarean section

I believe everyone is familiar with cesarean section. It is a common way of delivery. It has many benefits, so many pregnant women now choose to use cesarean section to give birth to their babies. However, we should also know that cesarean section will bring us certain harm, so everyone should pay attention to it. Some female friends will experience wound pain after cesarean section. Below we will introduce what to do if the wound hurts after cesarean section.

First of all, the wound and its surroundings should be kept dry and clean, and sweat should be removed in time to avoid pain caused by sweat irritation. After being discharged from the hospital, protect the wound well and do not tear off the scar too early or privately, as this can easily cause wound pain.

It is best to adopt a slightly bent side-lying position after surgery to reduce the pain caused by abdominal wall tension. If a woman is afraid of the pain that will come after the anesthesia wears off after surgery, she can ask the anesthesiologist to add an analgesic pump.

If the pain is caused by wound infection, the wound needs to be treated with anti-inflammatory treatment. You can use iodine tincture to treat the wound every day and take some anti-inflammatory drugs orally at the same time. If the patient's wound cannot heal for a long time, wound-healing drugs such as Yu's Wound Healing Recipe can be used for treatment.

If the incision becomes itchy and painful, you can use some medications under the guidance of a doctor to relieve the pain or itching. After the stitches are removed, avoid excessive abdominal pressure and overstretching of the body.

In the above article, we introduced what cesarean section is. We know that cesarean section is a common method of delivery. Although cesarean section has many benefits, some female friends will experience wound pain after the cesarean section. The above article introduces in detail what to do if the wound hurts after cesarean section.