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Caesarean And Family Planning Operation Done. Noticed Swelling On Incision Part. What Cure Should Be Done?
Question: My sister had both Caesarean and family planning Operation on 23rd August . Doctor removed her stitches on 9th day. Then onwards swelling is coming from incision part.Daily swelling is coming from different stitched parts. My sister has fat on her stomach.From past 10 days she is taking "Amikacin Sulphate" Injection , amoxicillin & potassium clavulanate tablets and also some vitamin tablets. So can you please guide us what to do. From last one month she is facing same problem. She is bit scary about her problem.
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for the query.
According to your description there is possibility of incisional hernia.
It can occur due to incompletely healed surgical wounds.
Obesity, infection of the wound, hematoma or seroma at the wound can cause this.
It can also caused by general conditions like cough, constipation etc which will increase the abdominal pressure.
As your sister is having two different incisions there is more possibility for weakening of abdominal layers which can lead to hernia.
So let her once consult the gynecologist and get examined to find out the possible cause.
If incisional hernia is noted it has to be repaired which can be done by open method or by laparoscopically.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. If you are satisfied with all my answer, please rate the answer after closing the discussion.
Take care.
Thanks for the query.
According to your description there is possibility of incisional hernia.
It can occur due to incompletely healed surgical wounds.
Obesity, infection of the wound, hematoma or seroma at the wound can cause this.
It can also caused by general conditions like cough, constipation etc which will increase the abdominal pressure.
As your sister is having two different incisions there is more possibility for weakening of abdominal layers which can lead to hernia.
So let her once consult the gynecologist and get examined to find out the possible cause.
If incisional hernia is noted it has to be repaired which can be done by open method or by laparoscopically.
Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. If you are satisfied with all my answer, please rate the answer after closing the discussion.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Now my sister feeling well almost all the stitches got cured except one and that to almost .
she has following questions now
1) Does it required to take "Amikacin Sulphate" Injection and amoxicillin & potassium clavulanate tablets further?
2) will it affect milk supply?
3) these medications are safe ?
she has following questions now
1) Does it required to take "Amikacin Sulphate" Injection and amoxicillin & potassium clavulanate tablets further?
2) will it affect milk supply?
3) these medications are safe ?
Hi XXXXXXX
1)Usually systemic antibiotics will be given as a course for 5 to 7 days.
As your sister used these medicines for around 2 weeks better to stop now after consulting your doctor.
2)These drugs may not affect the production of milk secretion but they will pass through the milk.
3)Amikacin is a category D drug in pregnancy means animal studies showed that it can cause some adverse effects on the fetus. It will also pass through breast milk.
Though systemic toxicity is rare with breast milk better to be cautious while using the drug.
In Augmentin(amoxicillin & potassium clavulanate), amoxicilln passes through the breast milk and considered to be safe. The passage of potassium clavulanate is doubtful.
It can sometimes cause diarrhea, allergic reactions etc to the baby.
Wish you Good Health, If you are satisfied with my response please rate the answer after closing the discussion.
Take care.
1)Usually systemic antibiotics will be given as a course for 5 to 7 days.
As your sister used these medicines for around 2 weeks better to stop now after consulting your doctor.
2)These drugs may not affect the production of milk secretion but they will pass through the milk.
3)Amikacin is a category D drug in pregnancy means animal studies showed that it can cause some adverse effects on the fetus. It will also pass through breast milk.
Though systemic toxicity is rare with breast milk better to be cautious while using the drug.
In Augmentin(amoxicillin & potassium clavulanate), amoxicilln passes through the breast milk and considered to be safe. The passage of potassium clavulanate is doubtful.
It can sometimes cause diarrhea, allergic reactions etc to the baby.
Wish you Good Health, If you are satisfied with my response please rate the answer after closing the discussion.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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