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Episiotomy stitches

2020-04-18 08:33:27
Hello, I delivered a baby boy on 1st April, my episiotomy stitches haven't healed. How long does it generally take for the stitches to dissolve?
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Start muporocin ointment local application It would be fine in few days

Answered2020-04-18 11:00:34

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Hi good afternoon Thnxs for your question Congratulations for ur baby. If u feel pain and gapping in ur episiotomy stitch than u should consult ur gynecologist. If no discomfort than healing will take 7-10 days time. Use my online consulting link so that we can discuss ur quary and advise you accordingly prac.to/drpanchani

Answered2020-04-18 09:57:06

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21 day s

Answered2020-04-18 08:48:46

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Hi. Normally the epi stitches heai in 14 days but sometimes it can take a month also. If there is no pain and discharge you can wait till this month. Then consult your obs dr in person

Answered2020-04-18 10:31:21

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It usually takes upto 2 weeks time for episiotomy stitches to heal.. However if you have excessive pain or can see some gaping its not normal.
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You can consult with me online via practo so that we can speak in details and I can send you a prescription advising what medicine you need to take in such situation

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