What to do if the cesarean section scar hurts

With the continuous improvement of medical standards, cesarean section has become the first choice for many women's delivery method. However, cesarean section is also very harmful to the body and can easily leave a very large scar on the body. If you do not pay attention to rest and take good care of your body after the operation, it is particularly easy to cause symptoms of cesarean section scar pain. Such symptoms will seriously affect the mood of the mother, which is not conducive to physical recovery. In order to relieve such symptoms well, we must master the method. Let's learn about what to do if the cesarean section scar hurts.

What to do if the cesarean section scar hurts

First of all, you should pay attention to changing the dressing frequently after cesarean section to ensure normal wound healing.

Secondly, for the wound after cesarean section, you should pay attention to keeping the wound and the area around the wound dry and clean, and remove sweat from the wound in time. Sweat invading the wound will also cause itching and pain in the wound. After being discharged from the hospital, you should also pay attention to protecting the wound. Do not close the wound too soon after it scabs over, as this can easily cause pain in the wound. If the wound heals slowly, you can use Yu’s Wound Healing Recipe and other drugs that promote wound healing as an auxiliary treatment.

Third, it is best to lie on your side after surgery, which can reduce the pain caused by abdominal wall tension. If women are afraid of the pain that will come after the anesthesia wears off after surgery.

Fourth, if the wound is severely itchy and painful, avoid scratching the wound. You can apply some anti-itching drugs under the guidance of a doctor. If the wound is very painful and the new mother can't bear it, you can also take some painkillers orally under the guidance of a doctor.

Fifth, if the new mother’s wound becomes inflamed, it will also cause wound pain. If there is exudate or pus in the wound, the wound needs to be rinsed. At the same time, some anti-inflammatory and anti-infection drugs can be taken orally or injected intravenously.

The above is an introduction to what to do if the cesarean section scar hurts. After understanding it, we know that scar care is also very important for women after giving birth. Women must pay special attention after cesarean section, and must rest in bed more. In addition, try not to get the incision wet, eat light food, and go to the hospital for a follow-up examination 42 days after delivery.