Patient's question:
After I finished the cesarean section, I felt my legs and feet were sore, numb, and cold as soon as I came down from the operating table. Especially my feet, even after 6 hours of surgery, they still felt cold even when buried under a thick blanket. I suspect the anesthesiologist didn't do a good job during the surgery. Is the soreness in the legs after a cesarean section due to the anesthetic?Doctor's answer:
The effect of the anesthetic after a cesarean section begins to wear off 4-6 hours later and completely disappears after 12 hours. The pregnant woman will start to feel pain, so it is important to administer pain relief medication promptly at this time.After a cesarean section, the body is relatively weak and the immune system is compromised. Therefore, it is important to rest more, maintain warmth, and get up and move around as soon as possible to prevent the formation of deep vein thrombosis in the lower limbs.
Change the dressing on the incision regularly to prevent infection at the wound site. Do not bathe for the first two weeks.
Monitor the discharge of lochia and maintain cleanliness in the perineal area.