Patient's question:
I started experiencing some redness at the upper part of my incision one month and two days after my C-section, with some tenderness when pressed, but it's not very painful. The area around the wound is very hard.Past treatment and effectiveness: It has been four days now, and I haven't received any treatment yet.
I would like to understand if this could be an infection inside the wound. Or could it be a lingering aftereffect from an allergic reaction to shrimp I had two days ago?
Doctor's answer:
Generally, an inflamed incision is characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain, along with discharge or purulent fluid. For this lady, the redness and pain at your incision site suggest mild inflammation. You can apply erythromycin ointment locally, twice a day, and continue for a week. If it doesn't improve, you should visit a hospital for a thorough examination. Wishing you good health.In addition to treating the cesarean section, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a cheerful mood at all times to enhance their physical condition and slow down the recovery process.