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Asking For Self, Female 20, peshawar

My wife's episiotomy stitches are open. What can we do now?

Internal Medicine Specialist in Karachi - Dr. Syed Sardar Ali

Dr. Syed Sardar Ali - Internal Medicine Specialist

MBBS, FCPS (Medicine) | Karachi

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40 Positive Reviews

nothing they will heal by themselves wait till they heal

Internal Medicine Specialist in Karachi - Dr. Syed Sardar Ali

Dr. Syed Sardar Ali - Internal Medicine Specialist

MBBS, FCPS (Medicine) | Karachi

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40 Positive Reviews

It is rare for the stitches to come undone. But if there is an infection or pressure on the stitches from bleeding underneath can cause the stitches to break, leaving an open wound. This is called perineal wound dehiscence or breakdown. Wound breakdown can cause pain,

General Physician in Islamabad - Dr. Mateen Pervaiz

Dr. Mateen Pervaiz - General Physician

MBBS | Islamabad

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7 Positive Reviews

Apply Vagibact Cream to the affected area for 3 to 4 times a day. If the condition is not improved then kindly consult the gynecologist so that she can examine the wound site.

General Physician in Multan - Dr. Shah Nawaz

mycitracin ointment 3 times daily and proper hygiene and apply guaze or bandage if necessary.

General Physician in Karachi - Dr. Huda Ali

Fusidin cream BD
clean area gently with pyodine
maintain good hygiene

General Physician in Lahore - Dr. Komal Junaid

Dr. Komal Junaid - General Physician

| MBBS | | ( FCPS-1 ) * | | Lahore

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8 Positive Reviews

use icepacks and sit in water water.it will helps in healing. it takes around 3 weeks to heal.
Try to avoid constipation.
if you see any discharge like blood then consult gynaecologist so that proper examination can be done.
you can also apply betadine solution to reduce pain.

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