I just had my daughter on July 11th and had alot of painful pressure and not normal bleeding, my baby was 8 lbs 8.9 ounces and I had what they call the star tear not just going in one direction so there was alot of stitching, because of the constant pain I went back to the same doctor a week later and found out alot of that pressure was from a gauze pad he had left inside of me which when removed took off alot of the pressure and he just gave me Vicodin for the pain. A day later I kept feeling a strong painful urge to urinate and couldnt go but maybe a tiny bit at a time so I had my husband get me some cranberry juice and the next day I could go but it hurt extremely bad, since then I have had such bad vaginal pain that it hurts to the touch or when I am sitting down, could this be effects from the gauze being left inside of me or is this UTI symptoms? I would appreciate any advice on the subject, I really need some relief both physically and mentally. Thanks to anyone who replies.
2006-07-24 06:05:57 · 19 answers · asked by brighteyes22_22 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I also had a 9 lb boy (large boned and head the size of 10-12 lb baby) and tore really bad, the dr. quit counting stitches at 100and it took him an hr to sew me up, and I had the pressure and pain and bled forever.It hurt to just stand and felt like everything was going to fall out! The dr. had said I was having a small baby while I was in the labor room! The pressure and pain lasted for mo. I was young (17)and dumb and thought it was just from having a baby. I had moved to a dif. state and had a dif. dr. When my son was 1 1/2 I went back home to my reg dr. and he said I still had tears in my uterus that hadn't healed. He cauterized them right then and I got better in a few wks. I had been having long painful periods with heavy bleeding and had no energy because of it. Please go to a different dr and get ckd. Yes the gauze could have caused the uti and those are painful also. I hope you are better soon and can enjoy your new little one!
2006-07-24 06:24:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear you are having such a difficult time, but congratulations on becoming a mom.
It sounds as if you could have an UTI, especially since the Doc left a gauze pad inside of you. I would suggest that you make an appointment with an urologist or have your primary care physician do a urine culture. If this is clear then I would see a different Ob/gyn for an additional check-up.
Good luck and I hope you are feeling better soon.
2006-07-24 06:15:20 · answer #2 · answered by A charmed one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tear could cause the discomfort when sitting. I personally would not have an OBGYN that thinks tearing is better than a controled cut. Also leaving gauze in you doesn't sound all that responsible either. Maybe you should go to an urgent care and get checked out . As for the other symptoms a UTI may be to blame esp. with the knowledge he left things behind that probably became unsanitary and spread bacteria to your urinary tract. Go see another doctor at an urgent care facility ASAP. At this point I would be a little concerned that he may be trying to cover his own tracks with mistakes he made rather than be honest about what is wrong with your recovery. Good luck. PS Are you using sits bath it really helps , as does the inflatable ring you sit on.
2006-07-24 06:12:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My question to you would be... Is the pain inside or outside? Try to figure out which it is. If it's inside, you need to see another doctor. If it's outside, it could be from the swelling and the stitches because of the trauma you had during child birth. If this is the case, try sitting in a tub of warm water and urinating. If your're really miserable, you won't even think this sounds grose!! LOL! If this eases the pain, just do this, and the warm soaks will also ease the pain through the day. If this isn't effective, call the doctor. You probably have an infection. Call sooner than later! Now GO GET IN THAT TUB! LOL!
2006-07-24 06:13:33 · answer #4 · answered by never.say.never 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a UTI. Could be an infection from the gauze. After I had my first child, I got very sick, sore, it was just aweful. I went to the doctor and I had an infection in my womb because it didn't close like it was suppose to. I really feel you go back to your doctor and talk to him about your pain because my doctor told me that if I hadn't come in when I did the infection would spread and I could have died.
2006-07-24 06:11:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was torn like that after both of my children and I was in a large amount of pain like that. When the stitches started to heal I felt much better. It sound like you should maybe call the doctor anyway and tell him what is going on because it may be something else. Good luck!!
2006-07-24 06:10:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is most likely a UTI. The gauze left inside possibly got infected and created a bacterial infection.
2006-07-24 06:08:47 · answer #7 · answered by Rachelina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be septis which can be fatal. This is a serious infection. My friend ended up in a comma for over a month due to it after her daughters birth. She had seven surgeries from this & lost 6 inches of her bowel and had seven drains sticking out of her body to remove the seeping infections. Keep track of your temp. If you have even a slight fever get to the ER.
Dont take this lightly.
2006-07-24 06:11:01 · answer #8 · answered by kat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it burn to pee or does it burn where the stitches are. When my first child was born, it burned for 3 weeks where the stitches were. My doctor gave ms some spray that relived it. Call your and see what your doctor thinks. It could be something else. Good luck
2006-07-24 09:12:51 · answer #9 · answered by Debbie B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the er now . and find a lawyer and sue that doctor. did you keep the proof of the gauze being left in you if not get it. you probably have a very bad infection go to the er now
2006-07-24 06:40:25 · answer #10 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋