Patient's question:
Postpartum check-up at 42 days after Cesarean section: there is a 1.4 cm wound that has not healed with some bleeding. Today, there is a significant amount of blood clots. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Patient, female, 31 years old, 42 days post-caesarean section, with a wound of approximately 1.4 cm that has not healed, showing signs of bleeding. This can be diagnosed as poor wound healing post-surgery. It is recommended that the patient undergo local debridement and sterilization, followed by povidone-iodine sterilization and re-bandaging with sterile gauze. It is also essential to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the area, avoiding contact with water.In addition, during the treatment for the caesarean section, in addition to medication, the patient's dietary condition and psychological state are also particularly important. The patient must maintain a light diet and always keep a cheerful and optimistic mindset to avoid unnecessary interference with the complete recovery from the caesarean section.