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Four weeks after cesaerian Reassurance needed

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andapartridgeinaRowantree · 07/12/2012 20:58

I'm four weeks in and had been doing well after an initial infection.

Now my stomach has swollen up massively again, I'm sore and I'm feeling like I have flu.

Anyone suffered anything similar and can reassure? Many thanks.

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ISeeThreadPeople · 07/12/2012 21:02

Oh dear. Either you have flu or given the swollen stomach, you've an infection again/still.

Have you a temp? What's your bleeding like? I think you need to call somebody tbh.

I've had 2x emcs and by 4 weeks was back to normal both times.

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Norem · 07/12/2012 21:06

Hi op you need to be seen tonight am afraid :( you may well have another infection that needs antibiotics. Am a midwife.

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Meglet · 07/12/2012 21:07

yes, I think you should call the out of hours GP. Don't leave it to maybe get worse.

While my sections weren't perfect after 4 weeks, they were generally comfortable as long as I took it easy. They didn't swell up.

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mmmmsleep · 07/12/2012 21:13

Am a gp and i agree with above. Sounds like you have an infection please see a dr tonight. The out of hours gp service or as you are only 4wks post could call post natal ward for obstetric review.
Hope you feel better soon

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andapartridgeinaRowantree · 07/12/2012 21:45

I've rang the Gps and waiting for them to call back,

Thanks for the advice all.

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maxbear · 07/12/2012 21:57

I agree, it is urgent that you are seen tonight. If you can't get an out of hours gp appointment for any reason then go to A and E. Post natal infections can be serious and I don't like the sound of your abdomen swelling up massively. Get well soon.