Ok ive been keeping my cut clean and dry..well the past few days ive noticed a painful lump on the right side of my pouch area. well just a few minutes ago i went to do the normal shower cleaning to my incision well i noticed some drainage leaking from a staple! it was alot and had a weird smell to it..my incision itself is nice and pink and clean i called the Dr on call and she called me in some antibiotics for it. has anyone else had this issue?
2006-07-12 11:51:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I'd go get it checked out now. It could be the beginnings of an infection.
2006-07-12 11:56:41 · answer #1 · answered by lillyflower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I'm sorry mine were all natural,But it sounds like an infection.So do as your doctor tells you. I was answering your question with a tip for you.To make the scar less visible use Maderma.You can get it at Walgreen's drug store.My mom had a quadruple bypass which left a horrible scar,She used that and after 6 weeks the scar had faded a lot and after a year it wasn't even noticeable any more. It also works on stretch marks.Directions say to gently rub it in.If you continue to rub for a while(gently) you will notice the old skin actually coming off!.But don't rub too hard because you'll get something equivalent to a rug burn! Sorry I wasn't more helpful to your question
2006-07-12 13:00:26 · answer #2 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my first c-section my incision almost completely opened I woke up soaking. And I just kept it clean and of course they put me on antibiotics for prevention. So as long as your on the antibiotics and the wound does not get red, painful, excessively swollen, and the discharge is fairly clear not green or (Very) yellowish (infection) then you will be fine. It's scary I know but you will be fine it's just the top layer of skin at the incision. Congrats on your new little one though!!
2006-07-12 12:03:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Had an abscess aroung one of my stitchs. Antibiotics and keeping the area clean and dry will help. If it doesn't get better in a couple of days after taking the meds, or if the area gets larger with more drainage go in and see your doctor.
2006-07-12 12:01:06 · answer #4 · answered by yep_yep_2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she called in some antibiotics for you then you will be fine just take them and keep cleaning your incision. I helped my sister in law after her c section and she did the exact same thing it was an infection trying to set up. She did what I just told you to do and it was all fine.
2006-07-12 13:50:11 · answer #5 · answered by hamc322 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal. Your cut is just trying to get all the nasty stuff out.
I would go to the doctor because there is a difference between normal drainage, and an infected incision.
What helped me with the rubbing is to get a maxi pad and put it over your scar so your pants don't rub it. That little tip isn't of any relavance to your question, but I'd thought I'd share.
Your doc is there for you until you are healed, so use that and get yourself in there and get it checked out!
2006-07-12 12:54:43 · answer #6 · answered by darker_pegasus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smelly discharge usually means an infection. Teh lump may have been a pocket of fluid. Take the antibiotics, and if it gets worse...go and see your Dr
2006-07-12 12:09:58 · answer #7 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem- it was an infection setting in- just take the antibiotics the doctor gave you and keep it clean-
Good luck
2006-07-12 13:30:49 · answer #8 · answered by bugz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i have and i had three c-sections and my last one busted open and it never closed right an it drains all the time.Just keep it cleaned and dry as much as you can and do not pick up nothing or strain for awhile and everything should be ok.
2006-07-12 11:57:38 · answer #9 · answered by alonenow69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always see the doctor when something abnormal happens. Its fine to ask whats going on before your appointment, but always get the opinion of a trained medical doctor.
2006-07-12 12:04:08 · answer #10 · answered by Baelor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋