Patient's question:
Last week was my due date, so I had a cesarean section. After the birth, both the mother and the baby are healthy. However, recently I've noticed that my incision is a bit itchy, and the itching is quite unbearable. I'm afraid to scratch it, and now I don't know what to do. How to deal with an itchy cesarean incision?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the wound sterile gauze is allergic to the disinfectant or has an allergy. It is recommended to identify the cause and resolve it. Do not scratch. To prevent local skin irritation, stinging, and infection. Always keep the local area clean and dry, wear loose and breathable cotton underwear. It is advised to relax, do not be tense, eat light and rich food that is easy to digest, and avoid allergenic foods. Pay attention to rest and nutrition. In addition to timely treatment for cesarean section, friends who are patients should always maintain a positive attitude to face the disease. Only in this way can patients receive timely and symptomatic treatment, while also paying close attention to their dietary care and monitoring changes in their symptoms. They believe that this will definitely drive away the cesarean section.