Blue thread falling off the episiotomy wound

It has been more than 20 days since I had a normal delivery. The sutured part of the episiotomy wound is a little itchy and there has been secretions. In the past few days, I found that a thread knot had fallen out of the episiotomy wound. At that time, the doctor said that it was an absorbable thread, but now it has been more than 20 days and it has not healed yet. There is a dull pain in the area of ​​the thread knot. What is the reason for this? Will the thread knot continue to fall off? Is there any harm if the blue thread knot falls out of the episiotomy wound?

The dark blue knot fell off the episiotomy wound. Is it harmful if the knot falls off the episiotomy wound?

If female friends give birth to their babies through natural delivery, a side incision is usually required. This is a relatively small operation. The wound needs to be sutured after the operation. However, if the knot of the wound falls out, infection may occur. Be sure to pay attention to timely treatment. It is recommended to go to the hospital and let the doctor treat it. Generally, saline is used to clean the wound, or iodine disinfectant is used to disinfect and sterilize. Keep cleaning and caring for the wound every day, and it usually heals in 3 to 5 days.

1. Generally speaking, the falling of knots varies from person to person. Some people will be excreted from the body without being digested.

2. Moving hanging objects or stretching too much can easily cause wound rupture, which will cause wound infection over time, so pregnant mothers must take good care of the episiotomy wound.

What should I do if the thread knot falls out of my episiotomy wound?

Generally, the episiotomy wound can be healed one week after a normal delivery. If the wound is severely torn and is still swollen and painful, the new mother can effectively use a heating lamp to assist the wound healing. If it has not healed after a long time, you can go to the hospital to remove the knot. At the same time, pay attention to the sanitation and cleaning of the wound. Try to eat light flavors in your daily diet. Avoid spicy and irritating foods. Get more rest and avoid exercise to speed up the healing of the episiotomy wound.

1. For new mothers who have severe lacerations and whose wounds are still swollen and painful 10 days after giving birth, the editor recommends adding iodine to the water for a bath or using a heating lamp to speed up the wound healing process.

2. In this case, go to the hospital immediately to remove the knot and maintain daily cleaning of the area. It is recommended to prevent local infection and actively take anti-infection treatment.

It is very common for the knot to fall off after episiotomy surgery. Due to the different physical conditions of the patients, the knot will fall off differently. For some people, the knot will be excreted from the body without being absorbed. First of all, you should get rid of your anxious heart psychologically and don't be too anxious and worried. If the knot falls off severely and is accompanied by other symptoms, it is recommended to see a doctor for examination. Patients should pay attention to their diet, stay in bed more often, and avoid contact of the wound with water.