What are the symptoms of postpartum laceration inflammation?

After giving birth, if the pregnant woman does not take proper care of herself, the wound may become inflamed. Whether it is the side incision due to normal delivery or the wound due to cesarean section, tearing and inflammation may occur. This is very unfavorable for the mother's conditioning and can easily lead to abscesses and increasing pain. At this time, anti-inflammatory treatment should be carried out in time, and good care should be strengthened in daily life to avoid greater harm to health.

What causes postpartum wound inflammation?

1. Causes of wound inflammation after normal delivery

New mothers who give birth naturally may suffer from vaginal tears during childbirth, or wounds left by episiotomy. Because the wound is located at the intersection of the urethra, vaginal opening, and anus, it is easy to cause wound inflammation.

2. Causes of wound inflammation after cesarean section

(1) Postoperative infection: Failure to strictly follow sterile procedures during postoperative dressing changes may lead to postoperative wound infection. (2) Fat liquefaction: Because mothers often eat high-protein, high-calorie diets before giving birth, abdominal fat accumulates and the subcutaneous fat layer in the abdomen becomes thicker. Because the fat layer has no blood vessels, the incision is difficult to heal. There is still exudate from the incision. (3) Malnutrition after surgery makes it difficult for the incision to heal.

What are the symptoms of postpartum laceration inflammation?

1. Mild inflammation: The wound is red, swollen and painful

If the wound is in a normal healing state and there is no collision, there should be no pain. If the wound becomes red, swollen and painful, you need to pay attention, as this means that the wound is not healing well, but bacteria are eroding the wound. At this time, in order to avoid the wound from worsening, you must pay attention to sterilizing and disinfecting the wound. It is best to apply some anti-inflammatory drugs externally or take them orally.

2. Moderate infection: wound suppuration and skin fever

If the inflammation of the wound is not treated in time, the mild inflammation will turn into moderate inflammation. There will be white blood cells, various bacteria and other fluids in the wound, which is the common pus, and may be accompanied by a slight stench. In addition, as the inflammation worsens, the skin will become red, hot, and swollen.

3. Severe inflammation: fever

Severe wound inflammation may cause general discomfort. The most common symptom is high fever, which is a more dangerous sign. In addition, severely inflamed wounds will definitely show various discomfort symptoms. In addition to the various symptoms mentioned above, the wound may also have symptoms such as ulceration.