What should I do if pus comes out from the cesarean section wound?

When a woman has a caesarean section, not only will her uterus be damaged, but the wound on her abdomen will also cause a lot of discomfort. Therefore, after the caesarean section, you must pay attention to good care. If you do not pay attention to hygiene, infection is likely to occur, and in severe cases, pus may appear. Below, the editor will introduce some care methods for women with pus in the wound after caesarean section.

First of all, we must pay attention to the problem of infection. The integrity of the skin is the first line of defense to protect the body. Therefore, the redness, swelling, heat and pain of the local wound must not be underestimated. As long as the discomfort persists or purulent secretions appear, remember to return to the hospital for examination as soon as possible; in addition, heavy vaginal bleeding or discharge of large amounts of blood clots are also abnormal situations and you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

After natural childbirth, when you happily welcome the arrival of the new life and give it meticulous care, don't forget to take care of yourself. You must develop a habit of soaking in warm water frequently, preferably four times a day, fifteen minutes each time. This can help the absorption of sutures (now doctors generally use absorbable sutures that do not need to be removed), and can also promote blood circulation, so that the wound can heal as soon as possible and avoid infection. It should be noted that it is best not to add commercially available cleaning solution when soaking in warm water because it will make the wound too dry and cause peeling, which will make the wound more painful. Generally, if the wound is not infected, just use clean water.

In addition, it is best to develop the habit of checking the wound every day until two weeks after delivery. You can check it yourself with a mirror or ask your husband to help observe it. If the wound is red, swollen, cracked, bleeding, pus, or has a fever, it is best to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition, pain in the perineal wound after delivery is a normal phenomenon, and the degree of pain varies depending on individual physical condition. Generally, the pain will gradually subside within one to two weeks after delivery. However, if the pain in the wound becomes more and more severe, you should see a doctor to check whether the wound is infected.

According to folk customs, it is taboo to go out during the confinement period. However, if a wound becomes infected and medical treatment is not sought promptly, it may lead to necrotizing fasciitis or the spread of bacteria throughout the body, causing sepsis and even death. It must not be neglected.

Caesarean section wound care

The cesarean section scar begins to proliferate about 2 to 3 weeks after the surgical incision has healed. The proliferative period lasts about 3 to 6 months, during which the proliferation of fibrous tissue gradually stops and the scar gradually becomes flatter and softer, and its color becomes dark brown.

Therefore, during daily activities, try not to exert too much force to avoid cracking the wound and causing skin infection. It is best not to come into contact with cold water and try to protect the wound to avoid redness and swelling of the wound skin due to friction from clothes, which may cause infection and increase the discomfort of the mother. The diet should also be light as much as possible.