Patient's question:
On the seventeenth day postpartum, my episiotomy wound has swelled up again today because I walked too much yesterday. How can I reduce the swelling? Can I use medication? The baby is breastfeeding. I rinse with clean water after using the toilet each day, and use potassium permanganate solution to rinse in the morning and evening, followed by applying povidone-iodine.Doctor's answer:
According to the problem you are consulting about, if it's not too serious, you don't need to take medicine. However, you should pay close attention to hygiene in the future. If it's very swollen and painful, you can use medicine, which can also have a certain effect. Pay attention in daily life, do not overexert yourself when the wound has not yet healed, and do not walk too much. If there is no improvement after using medicine, you might as well consult a doctor.