What causes swelling and pain in the urethra after childbirth?

During the confinement period, women's hormones will undergo many changes. In addition, their bodies are very weak, so they will experience many uncomfortable symptoms. For example, some women will feel swelling and pain in the urethra. This may be due to a urinary tract infection during the childbirth process, which leads to inflammation of the urethra. Therefore, you must pay attention to hygiene. The following are scientific methods of treatment.

1. What causes urethral pain after childbirth?

It is normal to feel pain when urinating at the beginning when the stitches on the episiotomy wound have not been removed. However, if the episiotomy wound has recovered well and there is still pain when urinating, mothers should pay attention, as this is likely to be a urinary tract infection. The period of lochia discharge after childbirth is long. Improper handling of lochia provides space for bacteria to reproduce. In addition, the compression of the urethra and bladder can easily affect urinary tract health.

2. What should I do if I experience urethral pain when urinating after a normal delivery?

It is normal to feel pain in the first few days after delivery because the episiotomy wound has not healed well. Mothers should pay attention to keeping the vaginal wound clean and disinfect the wound in time after urinating. Especially during the period of lochia discharge, they should pay more attention to the cleanliness of the private parts, change sanitary napkins and underwear regularly and pay attention to personal hygiene.

If urethral pain occurs for a long time after delivery, it is very likely a urinary tract infection, the most common of which is urethritis. It is recommended that mothers consult a doctor in time for a blood test. If the mother is still breastfeeding, she should inform the doctor of the specific situation, because the drug can be transmitted through breast milk and affect the baby's health. At the same time, you also need to pay attention to personal hygiene and change underwear frequently. Mothers during menstruation should pay more attention to hygiene. It is recommended to use a personal bathtub, and use bath towels and foot towels separately and disinfect them on time.

3. Why does it feel painful when urinating after a normal birth?

Mothers who choose natural childbirth know that in order to avoid perineal tears during delivery, an episiotomy will be performed and sutured. There will be a period of healing after the suture. The vaginal opening is close to the urethra, and urine contains salt. Every time after urination, the urine will come into contact with the wound and cause irritation and pain. This is a normal phenomenon. Secondly, during the delivery process, because of the need to exert force, the bladder and urethra are compressed by the uterus, and the pelvic floor muscles lack the strength to support urination, so it is inevitable that urination will be not smooth.