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What Causes Strong Foul-smelling Odor Around The C-section Incision Scar?
Question: I noticed an odor a few days ago around my C- Section incision scar and tonight I felt pain and looked at it and it is VERY RED and irritated. on 50% of the scar. I cleaned it and tried the above meds but am wondering what else to do.
Brief Answer:
Get ultrasound scan of the scar tissue.
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
Your symptoms are suggested of infection of scar tissue.
You should consult a Gynecologist and get your ultrasound scan done of scar tissue.
You should take antibiotics after consulting your treating doctor.
Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information.
Good luck.
Regards
Get ultrasound scan of the scar tissue.
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
Your symptoms are suggested of infection of scar tissue.
You should consult a Gynecologist and get your ultrasound scan done of scar tissue.
You should take antibiotics after consulting your treating doctor.
Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information.
Good luck.
Regards
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