What to do if the cesarean section incision hurts

Cesarean section is a very common phenomenon. Many mothers have experienced it, but the process after the operation is very painful. This requires a series of care after the operation. Take good care of your body, take good care of your wounds, and don't let the wounds develop some symptoms. This is already very good.

Caesarean section has now become a popular method of delivery. There are many reasons why some mothers choose caesarean section. When the baby is born, the mother is full of joy, but an incision is made in the abdomen due to the operation.

After a caesarean section, the incision needs some time to heal, and during this period the mother will face various problems. After the anesthetic effect of the cesarean section wears off, mothers will gradually feel the pain from the incision and uterine contractions. What should I do if the wound hurts after a cesarean section?

What to do if the wound hurts after cesarean section?

The surgical incision after a cesarean section will form a scar in about 2 to 3 weeks. At this time, the wound tissue begins to proliferate, and the proliferation will gradually stop after about 3 to 6 months. At this time, the scar will become soft. When a scar begins to proliferate, the area will appear red, purple, and harden. Because there are new nerve endings in the scar, the scar will feel itchy and painful, usually with tingling being the most obvious.

Especially in summer, because the body sweats easily, scars are always soaked in sweat, and the salt in the sweat will stimulate the nerve endings of the scars, causing pain and itching. Weather changes can cause changes in temperature and wetness of the air, and the nerve endings in the scars can sense them keenly, causing pain and itching.

There are several ways to relieve the pain of the wound after cesarean section:

1. After the operation, it is best to adopt a slightly bent side-lying position, which can 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.

2. Change the dressing frequently, keep the wound and its surroundings dry and clean, and remove sweat 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.

3. 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.

4. Maintain a proper nutritional balance after surgery. Eat more vegetables and fruits, lean meat, soy products and other foods rich in vitamins and minerals.

42 days after caesarean section, the new mother must go to the hospital for a follow-up visit. After a caesarean section, women should pay attention to changes in their wounds. If severe pain, exudation, pus discharge, etc. occur, they must go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

The above are some treatments for cesarean section incision pain. Some small methods can provide obvious relief. In such a situation, it is also okay to have a reasonable diet and use some dietary therapy methods. The most important thing is to develop good habits and not touch your wound, so that the wound will recover quickly.