After a caesarean section, there will be an incision on the mother's belly, and threads will be left in the early stage, which will slowly disappear over time. So what happened to the caesarean section thread? What should I do if there are threads after caesarean section? How to care for threads after caesarean section? I will introduce it to you in detail below.
What is the caesarean section thread?
During the caesarean section, the knots are left over from wound suturing. There is one incision for a caesarean section, but there are two places that need to be sutured, one is the uterus and the other is the abdominal wall. Absorbable flesh sutures are mainly used when suturing caesarean section wounds. Some mothers experience thread discharge reaction after childbirth. The body does not absorb the sutures and discharges the subcutaneous threads out of the abdominal wall skin, which is what we see as threads. The threads after caesarean section usually fall off on their own. If there is no thread reaction such as redness, itching or hard lumps at the thread wound, it is normal and the mother does not need to worry too much. When the wound has recovered well, you can go to the hospital and ask the doctor to cut it for you. You can usually supplement vitamin C to promote the absorption of the meat line.
What to do if there are threads after caesarean section
When there is thread reaction after caesarean section, there is often itching. At this time, do not scratch it with your hands to avoid bacterial infection on the hands and the wound. It is best to avoid rubbing clothes or washing with water, as this will only aggravate local irritation and cause an inflammatory reaction in the connective tissue, causing further itching. At this time, you can apply anti-itch ointment to the wound, and the itching symptoms will generally disappear. If you encounter special circumstances, it is recommended to solve the problem under the guidance of a doctor, which is safer.
When the lump on the inflamed head of the caesarean section line is relatively large, you can also use ointment to soften the skin. Applying it multiple times will reduce the hardness of the skin and make it softer. You can also go to the regular ointment. Skin surgeries performed in professional beauty salons can help the skin recover, but be careful not to use drugs randomly to avoid complications. If the symptoms are severe, such as pain, fever, etc., it is best to go to the hospital for examination and re-suturing if necessary.
Thread care after caesarean section
Pay attention to your diet. In daily life, you can eat more fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, lean meat, meat skin and other foods rich in vitamin C, E and essential amino acids to promote blood circulation and improve the metabolic function of epidermal cells.
Avoid exposing the wound to water. Exposure of wounds to water is a major cause of inflammation. If the wound is exposed to water again while it is inflamed, it is very likely to aggravate the symptoms of inflammation. Note that when the wound is inflamed, do not apply the medicine yourself and consult an expert before using it.
Avoid excessive friction and movement. When the caesarean section line is inflamed, the surface structure and function of the scar are not perfect enough, and the epidermis is more susceptible to damage. Some incorrect practices can easily damage it and worsen the reaction.
Avoid tearing the scabs with your hands. In the later stages of cesarean section hair inflammation, scabs will form. The scabs will fall off naturally in 5-10 days. At this time, you should avoid tearing the scabs with your hands to avoid tearing out small wounds. If not taken care of in time, it will easily lead to re-inflammation.
Should I choose sutures or staples for caesarean section?
Giving birth is a big event, especially caesarean section. But many expectant mothers don’t know that the stitches used for caesarean section are also very particular. Some doctors prefer "meat suture" suturing, but some prefer "staple" suturing. : Meat suture is an absorbable thread and does not need to be removed, but it is more troublesome to sew. The "staples" are not ordinary staples. They are stapled to the wound with a material similar to stainless steel. It only takes more than a minute to complete the suturing of the wound, but the patient still needs to go to the hospital to remove the staples. In terms of scars, the two are actually similar. However, some time ago, authoritative experts in the United States found that the complications of flesh sutures are much less than those of staple sutures.
This study was conducted simultaneously by three authoritative institutions in the United States. The content is also very simple. It selected 746 healthy mothers who had caesarean sections within two years. Among these women, 370 chose suture sutures, and the remaining The next 376 selected staples. The postoperative research center will compare the postoperative recovery status of these mothers after statistics. It was found that about 18 of the mothers who chose sutures had wound complications, but only 39 of them used staples. Moreover, mothers who use meat sutures have a 57% reduction in complications. Later, we further compared the wound dehiscence of these two types of mothers. It was found that less than 6 women chose suture sutures, while 27 women chose staple sutures. However, there was basically no difference in infection and hematoma rates between the two groups. It's just that the flesh sutures will take a little longer, but on average, it only takes 9-10 minutes longer for one person. Many people may think that staples are more reliable and the wound is less likely to open. But this study found that meat-stuffed stitches were more secure.
Moms can make some reference for those mentioned above. When choosing a hospital, you can ask the doctor in advance which kind of suturing is better, and then make your choice based on your physical condition. Also, mothers should not slack off when it comes to post-operative care. Many people think that mothers should eat more to replenish their bodies after giving birth. In fact, this is wrong. Eating a large amount after a caesarean section can easily cause abdominal distension and food accumulation, making recovery more difficult. Therefore, you should not eat within 6 hours after surgery, and then gradually increase your food intake.
BMW can ask family members to prepare some liquid foods such as stewed eggs, egg drop soup, and lotus root starch to ensure the normal operation of various skills in the body. You can drink some porridge or crucian carp soup the next day. Some mothers may experience itching when their wounds heal. Mothers must avoid spicy and irritating foods.
Giving birth is really hard on the body, so mothers must take it seriously. Whether it is preparation for the due date or care after giving birth, if the mother does not understand something, she must ask the doctor. Finally, I hope all babies can be born safely.