Patient's question:
Doctor, how long does lochia last after a cesarean section? I had a cesarean section on November 26th, and it has been 13 days since then. My lochia has already stopped, is that normal? I haven't drunk brown sugar water. Can I still drink it?Doctor's answer:
Lochia is the discharge after delivery, which usually lasts for about 7 to 10 days. If the discharge continues for less than two weeks, it may be due to partial placental retention or poor uterine contraction, and it is necessary to go back to the hospital for a doctor to perform an ultrasound examination to confirm the cause. However, women who take oral Shenghua decoction may also have a longer lochia period. There are several treatment methods for cesarean section, but since the symptoms of the patients are different, the treatment methods adopted are also different. Therefore, it is recommended that patients seek early diagnosis and treatment after discovering symptoms.