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Infection? in c-section scar?

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JollyOldSaintNikkielas · 14/12/2006 19:17

The area along my csection scar is red, and starting to get a bit weepy.
Any suggestions?
TIA

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bundle · 14/12/2006 19:17

get a swab done of it (either midwife visiting you at home or ring your gp) to check. I did for first c/s but not 2nd (and it didn't hurt any more)

mrsratty · 14/12/2006 19:18

Go and see a doctor asap. In the mean time wipe the wound with some cool boiled water to give it a clean.

JollyOldSaintNikkielas · 14/12/2006 19:25

Sorry bit missed off title.
Not a recent c-section , over 5 years old.Had problems before but just one patch and it was very minor.

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MerryBiglipsmas · 14/12/2006 19:25

ooh defo straight to docs FIRST thing in the morning x

JollyOldSaintNikkielas · 14/12/2006 19:33

Will try, doubt I can get an appointment

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MerryBiglipsmas · 14/12/2006 19:37

trust me you can as just mention why you need an apppointment on the same day or have you got a walk in nhs clinic by you?

JollyOldSaintNikkielas · 14/12/2006 19:44

No walk in, just phone the GP at 8am and get through at 9am and get offered a phone call its crap, especially as its Friday and will be a PIA to sort out round work

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JollyOldSaintNikkielas · 14/12/2006 21:32

Have put a dressing on for now anyway

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MerryBiglipsmas · 15/12/2006 11:57

how r u getting on?

JollyOldSaintNikkielas · 15/12/2006 20:10

not really weeping now, just red, thinks it looks worse than it is because of the overhanging skin [urgh], couldn't get an appointment but doesn't look bad enough. the Gp said to see emergency Gp ifi t gets worse over the w/e otherwise I have appointment for MOn pm.

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MerryBiglipsmas · 15/12/2006 21:15

well at least you know where you go ...just keep on wiping the wound and hope all be safely sound.

JollyOldSaintNikkielas · 17/12/2006 00:15

Guess I won't be on the pull on Xmas night out then

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2000milestoeidsvold · 17/12/2006 03:29

you can try bathing the wound in a mix of warm water and a few drops of tea tree oil - found it very helpful in the healing of my 2 c-section scars.

JollyOldSaintNikkielas · 17/12/2006 17:49

Just very red now,gunky stuff gone!
Shouldn't tsill be like this 5 years on should it!

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