Pus Oozing From C Section
I have been cleaning it with peroxide like she told me and keeping it dry as best as i can.
Pus oozing from c section. I m bigger and have skin overhanging so it makes it semi difficult to let air keep it dry. Treatments for infections with pus may include antibiotic medications drainage procedures or surgical removal of infected tissues. Cesarean delivery which some people call a c section is a major surgery. A cesarean delivery or c section is abdominal surgery to deliver your baby.
Seepage or discharge of any other liquid from the incision suggests the presence of an infection. My incision has been oozing pus a little bit and my dr has put me on antibiotics. After delivery you ll begin to shed the superficial mucous membrane that lined your uterus during pregnancy. Infections occur when bacteria enter.
Oozing pus and blood from c section incision. You ll have vaginal discharge made up of this membrane and blood for weeks. Prevention involves washing the wound. Signs of infection include fatigue and chills.
It comes with the same risks including wound infections as other types of surgery. Here s what to expect. I had my twins april 1st i did get an infection two days after surgery and got anti biotics for it. It may be scheduled if your baby is not positioned normally or you are pregnant with more than 1 baby.
People who give birth by cesarean delivery or c section may have an infection during the healing process. A small amount of pus such as from pimples typically isn t a cause for alarm but pus at the site of a wound surgical incision or deep interior location may require medical intervention. Cesarean incision oozing pus. While you re recovering from your c section remember that you re also recovering from pregnancy.
The bacterium pseudomonas causes a characteristic green discharge. I had a c section 4 weeks ago it looked like it was healing ok till a few days ago i started having sharp pains and when i looked at it there is an opening close to the middle of the incision it smells terrible and i m beginning to have another place open up. There are many reasons you may need a c section. The discharge may be associated with a foul odor.
A c section may be scheduled before labor if you had a c section with your last baby. Pus discharge from the incision site. I wash it and dry it plenty but don t air it off as much as i should but i ain t got the time to air it off as i have a 4yr old daughter and 5wk old twin girls to look after but do air it off when i get the.