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Vbac with vacuum
Had normal delivery assisred with vacuum..its almost 4 weeks over..stitches coming off now nowly..applying oinment n taking sitzvath with iodine solution..when will it cure completely?when will the psin go off? How many weeks it will take to be back to nomal?
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Dr. Supriya Raina
Gynecologist
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Continue sitz bath with betadine solution in warm water daily three times for 2 to 3 weeks more.It takes time for episiotomy wound to heal completely. It can take another 4 to 6 weeks to heal completely.
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During this time take vitamin C and vitamin B complex supplements. Make sure that you’re taking enough proteins in your diet, it will fasten the wound healing.
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Ensure proper wound care. Keep it clean and dry. Apply the ointment regularly which you are using. You can use neosporin powder also locally to keep the wound dry and clean so that it heals fast.
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