Why does the incision hurt one year after cesarean section?

With the continuous improvement of living standards, more and more female friends have received more attention during pregnancy. They have been nourishing their bodies since preparing for pregnancy, which leads to the fetus growing particularly large. When choosing a delivery method, they have to choose a cesarean section. However, cesarean sections are prone to some problems. For example, incision pain is a common symptom. Sometimes, incision pain will still occur one year after delivery. Let us understand why incision pain occurs one year after a cesarean section.

Why does the incision hurt one year after cesarean section?

Generally speaking, the main component of scar tissue from a knife edge is collagen fiber. After a period of time, the collagen fibers will be broken down and absorbed, causing the scar tissue to soften and shrink, and the pain to decrease or disappear. However, a small number of women are born with a scar-prone physique, that is, excessive synthesis of collagen fibers during the wound healing stage causes scar hypertrophy, forming irregular lumps that protrude from the skin and are painful when pressed, which are called keloids.

Under normal circumstances, the abdominal wall incision caused by cesarean section can heal completely within seven days after the operation, but the recovery of delicate sensation often takes longer. Some women may experience abdominal wall incision pain or loss of sensation after cesarean section. This is also closely related to the traction effect of scar healing. If there is no abnormal bleeding or exudation from the abdominal wall incision, there is no need to worry too much and continue to observe closely.

Pain relief measures:

1. You should ask a doctor to observe carefully as soon as possible to determine whether a keloid has formed on the incision. If keloids are formed, topical ointment can be applied to relieve keloids and discomfort. However, it is best to use the medication under the guidance of a doctor.

2. If the scar is particularly severe, you can go to the hospital for surgery to remove the scar and then use special materials to suture the incision.

The scars left by cesarean section cannot be erased, but in order to have a healthy baby, many mothers believe that all their efforts are worth it. After understanding why the incision pain occurs one year after cesarean section, mothers should not always worry and be concerned about such problems. They should go to the hospital for consultation and examination in time to avoid serious consequences.