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Hi Doctor I'm had a normal episiotomy delivery on 27th April but still having pain where the episiotomy stitches presents. There is no puse but white discharge is there. Please suggest.

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It's been a month on 10th May and i still have the pain of the episiotomy. I can still see a stitch in the perineal area. If any cloth touches that wound, it pains a lot. Unable to sit on that side. I am scared if there is any infection. Please advise.

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It has been 1 and half years for my delivery. I got normal delivery with an episiotomy. Healing took a few months. Even now i get slight pain in the episiotomy stitches nerve when I'm on periods. will this cause any problem in my second pregnancy delivery?

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Even after 3 years of delivery my episiotomy pains & interferes with regular life, it pains during my periods and intercourse

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Hello There, Episiotomy is incision to Vaginal muscle ( posterior Vaginal wall). Naturally Vaginal wall is strong but due to Surgical incision it gets weaken. "Kegel Exercise " everyday is much helpf ...  Read More

My sister has delivered baby on 11 Mar 2021 but even till now she is suffering from episiotomy Pain in her vagina. What is the problem??

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How to care for episiotomy stitches after delivery..!? Which is the best sleeping position after episiotomy..?

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Episiotmy ! Practice two times a day seidtz bath. In a basin of warm water add povidone solution and sit in the basin to allow the episiotomy area to be immersed for 8 to 10 mins daily..pat dry and c ...  Read More

I had episiotomy. When does it heal? How many weeks should i wait to have intercourse?

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How many days it will take for episiotomy stitches to heal completely inside and outside? And can we eat sweets and groundnut 2 months after episiotomy.

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It takes nearly 2 weeks . Yes you can eat sweets. ...  Read More

It's been 21 days of my normal delivery..for the past two days I feel itchy on episiotomy area..does it mean healing of wound??

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Does doctor do episiotomy after giving local anaesthetic? Which scar heals better c section stitches or vaginal stitches

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Hi, I'm 27 weeks pregnant. In my last consultation, my gynecologist said that 99% of the first time mothers have to go through an episiotomy. Is there no way to normally deliver without an episiotomy?

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There are ways to have a normal delivery without an episiotomy but in that case you should be prepared for an ugly looking ragged perineal tear which will be difficult to stitch and the healing will b ...  Read More

7 week PP episiotomy with forceps. Will this heal.i also feel tenderness here. What can I do or eat to heal it . I am so sad

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Please suggest me any ointment for fast healing episiotomy stitches. Currently living in Germany and the doctors here didn't give me any medication or ointment for healing the stitches. I got some tears in the stitches, and it's taking longer to heal. Please suggest me ointment or similar composition so that I could buy over the counter here and co

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Due to Epi- S/L 0.5 mm raw area , my doctor apply copper sulphate which reacts to badly in my vagina , i already apply jel prescribed by doctor but still not heal, i am already pain in from last 2 days. Eating painkiller to control the pain . And i am breastfeeding mother.

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Respected Doctor, I have two children and it's been four years since my first delivery and the first episiotomy was on the right side near the anus and came out like a small cut almost like a pit.It took a long time to change and it must have taken year.There is still a small wound there and it hurts when touched. When I consulted the doctor, he sa

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Hi good afternoon Thnxs for your question I need complete details regarding ur case and if possible can u make short video of that area so I can examine that area and help you. For further guidance on ...  Read More

Got a skin tag in episiotomy stich..the stiches are healed but the skin tag has appeared..what are the possible remedies or treatments?

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I had an episiotomy on 28th of August 22, and it was healing fine till.two three days i can see pus formation . There is no pain or fever or anything only can see a bit of yellow/ greenish liquid but there is no foul smell . What should i do the stitches are still not falen off . I am very worried plz help I have a check up scheduled with my physi

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It's been 3 week of my episiotomy stiches ...I feel like my stitches are breaked...how to know whether they are healing or not ...and if open will they be restiched

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Hello doctor. i had episiotomy 10 days ago stiches are removed. do these look infected? i dont have extreme pain just bareable pains

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Probably not infected better to consult in person with the doctor who had given episiotomy and stiched ...  Read More

,................. pain and problem in slipping, late slipping and some time tears comes from eyes...

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Hello doctors It's been 1.5 months since I delivered my baby I got episiotomy during delivery .I can see my stitches dissolved already but I feel soreness at cut area all the time . I don't feel pus is these it's all cleaned but when I sit I feel sensation in whole vaginal area I m using betadine ointment after sitz bath . Can I use betadine pow

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Take celin and chymoral forte for faster healing ...  Read More

I had a normal delivery episiotomy on 29 March 2021. How long will the stitches take to recover or disolve fully?

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Two weeks ...  Read More

Hello doctors I received episiotomy during my child birth it's been 1.5 months still I feel pain soreness stitches got removed automatically I can't see now but when I will have total relax how much max time it takes in healing pls reply doctors Thanks in advance

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2 weeks max If pain persists or with discharge see a obstetrician because it can be a SSIs ...  Read More

One of the episiotomy stitch has redness and swelling rest all other stitches have healed. This is one month post delivery. What should be done?

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Hi, i have my first baby on feb 15/2020 through vaginal delivery, gynecologist suggested me to apply mupirocin ointment for episiotomy wound infection, later for some months though episiotomy stitches healed, but it causes some irritation, burning at vaginal and episiotomy site. On last month, gynec doctor removed 0.5mm of red color mucous tag from

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Hi. i had normal delivery with episiotomy. i have advised to not take few foods like coconut, cookies, raw milk, as the stitches will not heal quickly and some lead constipation. i just want to know how long should i follow these, and is there any other food that i should avoid. thanks.

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It takes upto 2 to 3weeks for the epi area to heal completely. U should avoid till then atleast. ...  Read More

I delivered baby boy 2mths back. And my episiotomy stitches got dissolved earlier than expected. Then,i opted for natural healing for 2months rather than restitching Now, small wound is still open in which few pus cells found had seen in the attached report. So, doctor recommeneded Augmentin antibiotics along with the Megaheal ointment. I have some

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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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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. ...  Read More

We tried having sex for the first time after delivery !! It's been 4 months already it hurt as we dint use lubrication so we stopped mid way today we tried but the jelly was too turn off !! But in both cases while peeing I had Pricking feeling is it normal ?! And does sex become painful after delivery or is it because of episiotomy

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Episiotomy repairs cause a bit of vaginal narrowing causing pain after delivery. But it becomes normal after few intercourses. Use oil based lubrication for some time. ...  Read More

I had developed boils near vagina within 1month of episiotomy. Those boils were drained out by my obs. I regularly put betadine over there and sometimes put neosporin. Was also on high antibiotics for almost a month. It looked fine then But then again after a while i have developed few more boils nearby. Is there any permanent solution to this?

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Boils can be due to a lot of reasons including fungal ,bacterial Or viral infection ..you need a proper clinical examination and accordingly medications can be given. ...  Read More

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