What to do if the stitch wound itches after childbirth

If a caesarean section requires stitches, there is nothing wrong with that. However, some women who give birth naturally may also need stitches due to genital tears. Stitches can promote wound healing, but during the recovery period, the wound is prone to itching. This shows that the wound is healing, but it makes new mothers very uncomfortable. So, what should you do if the stitches on your wound itch after childbirth? Let’s take a look below.

You must have had this experience: when the skin is scratched, the wound will become itchy and uncomfortable after a certain period of time. Experienced people know that this is a sign that the wound is about to heal. Indeed, the wound healed soon.

However, larger wounds that are deep into the dermis will often itch when they are healing. This is because the healing of deeper wounds is done by filling in a new tissue called connective tissue. New blood vessels and nerves need to grow connective tissue. These new blood vessels and nerves are particularly dense and crowded together. The new nerves are easily stimulated, and because the nerves are very sensitive, they will produce an itchy feeling.

The regenerative capacity of various tissues in the human body is also different. The regenerative ability of nerve tissue is low and appears later in wound healing. Generally, when the nerves are about to heal, the wound is also about to heal. At this time, new nerve endings and blood vessels have grown into the connective tissue, and local perception is gradually restored, so the wound will itch.

What should I do if the stitches below itch ten days after giving birth?

The itching of the wound means that the wound is about to heal. At this time, the most important thing is not to scratch the wound to avoid inflammation. If it is really unbearable, rub it gently, but don't use too much force to avoid scratching.

When the wound is about to heal, it will become itchy and unbearable. At this time, you must not scratch it directly with your hands. If it is unbearable, you can use a cotton swab dipped in 75% alcohol and gently scrub it to relieve the itching. In this way, it will be completely healed in two to three days!

The itching of the wound means that the wound is healing and is about to heal. At this time, you should also pay attention to anti-inflammation and avoid scratching it with your hands to prevent infection.

Because the new tissue generated when the wound heals is relatively tender and cannot adapt to external stimuli, a reaction will occur. After a while, you will get used to it and it won't itch anymore. Since new tissue is tender and most susceptible to infection, you must pay attention to hygiene.

Many people have experienced itching at the stitches ten days after delivery. This itching means that the wound is healing and will soon be healed. When the wound is healing, even if it is very itchy you must be careful not to scratch it with your hands. If the itching is really severe, you can use alcohol to gently scrub it, which can reduce inflammation and remove itching.