What should I do if the incision on my abdomen after cesarean section becomes red and swollen?

Patient's question:

Had a transvaginal ultrasound check, and the uterus has been well ligated, but recently I noticed a small area of redness and swelling on my lower abdomen, with some pain. What should I do? I used raspberry ketone on it for a few days, but it hasn't improved. What department should I see? Should it be surgery? What kind of medicine should I use? Is it serious? Thank you for the explanation!

Doctor's answer:

I'm very happy to help you solve your doubts! You have problems with the incision after cesarean section. If you have the above symptoms, it should be considered as a foreign body reaction of the suture line. Suggestions: Currently, you can completely decide to go to a regular hospital for a re-examination to clarify the situation. If it is caused by a foreign body reaction of the suture line, it is likely that manual suture removal will be needed to avoid infection and directly face the difficulties of cesarean section. We should actively adopt treatment measures and not avoid seeking medical attention. If the cesarean section does not heal after long-term treatment, then it is necessary to promptly change the treatment plan.

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