Why is there hardness around the cesarean section incision?

Cesarean section is a common choice for many women when giving birth. This method of delivery is very helpful in preventing dystocia. However, when choosing this method of delivery, you need to be careful not to do it arbitrarily. You must choose it according to your own needs. In this way, you have some understanding of whether you can choose this method of delivery. Then, many women do not know why the area around the cesarean section incision becomes hard.

What is the reason for the hardening around the cesarean section incision?

It is normal for the cesarean section wound to become hard during the healing process, because the incision is quite soft when it is just made, just a line. Gradually, there will be local edema, and you will feel it to a certain extent. Then the scar heals, which is also a relatively hard process. It will take about a year for it to slowly soften and flatten. If it has not softened after a year, the scar is likely a hypertrophic scar.

Hypertrophic scars are divided into two types: ordinary hypertrophy and inflammatory hypertrophy. Scar patients should choose appropriate treatment methods according to their own scar conditions. Common ones include surgery, traditional medicine, micro-crystal grinding, physical pressure, laser radiation, etc. In addition, scar friends should also pay attention to daily care. If they are breastfeeding their children, they should adjust their diet structure and exercise appropriately. They can do postpartum recovery exercises and supplement the appropriate amount of protein, fat and vegetables every day. There is no need to eat too much.

After understanding the cause of hardening around the cesarean section incision, if the hardening is not very serious when women experience this situation in the future, it is relatively normal. However, in order to improve this situation, you also need to follow the doctor's instructions, otherwise it will not help the recovery of the incision. Women should also pay attention to this.