What to do if the incision itches after cesarean section

When women give birth, if they choose a cesarean section, there are many issues that they need to pay attention to, which will help their own recovery. The body recovers more slowly after a cesarean section, and for this type of delivery method, you must pay attention to your diet and daily routine during the recovery process, otherwise it is easy to cause physical problems. So what should you do if the incision itches after a cesarean section? There are some good ways to improve it.

What to do if the incision itches after cesarean section:

The main reason for itching of cesarean section wound is the hyperplasia of connective tissue. The wound caused by cesarean section is relatively deep, involving up to seven layers of muscle. The healing of deeper parts of cesarean section wound is completed by a new tissue, which is connective tissue. New blood vessels and nerves need to grow connective tissue.

These new blood vessels and nerves are particularly dense and crowded together. The new nerves are easily stimulated, and because the nerves are very sensitive, they will produce an itchy feeling. The regenerative capacity of various tissues in the human body is also different. The regenerative ability of nerve tissue is low and appears later in wound healing. Generally, when the nerves are about to heal, the wound is also about to heal. At this time, new nerve endings and blood vessels have grown into the connective tissue, and local perception is gradually restored, so the wound will itch.

1. When the cesarean section wound is itchy, be careful not to scratch it. Do not wear lace or chemical fiber clothes with high friction. When sweating after delivery, remember to wipe it off in time to avoid sweat aggravating the itching of the wound. Do not wash the wound with hot water to avoid aggravating the itching or causing wound infection, thereby delaying wound healing.

2. Wound itching is a normal physiological reaction that may occur when connective tissue is working. New mothers do not need to feel uneasy or anxious about it. Maintaining a good mental state also plays an important role in the recovery of the wound. When the wound itches, you can read a book, listen to your favorite music, watch a movie, or do something else to divert your attention. Scar scab is a normal phenomenon. Let it fall off naturally and do not tear it off forcibly with your hands.

After understanding what to do if the incision is itchy after cesarean section, you can follow the above methods to alleviate the situation. However, in order to improve the itchiness of the incision after cesarean section, you can also choose some medications, which will be very helpful in controlling the situation. However, pay attention to the use of medications and do not use them for a long time, otherwise it will cause other problems with the incision.