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What Causes Burning Sensation Post Episiotomy?
I had a baby 11 months ago. He was posterior. I was 10centimeters dilated for 3hours and not allowed to push. Finally after 3 hours of pain I said i had no choice but to push. The nurse said I could start, she had me push for an hour, than the doctor came in and said I am not getting him out by myself that he would need to use the vaccum. 16mins in with the vaccum he did an episiotomy. My son was 8lbs, 8ounces and his head circum was 37cm. I had 30+ stitches. A week after I had my son, I got a very bad infection and had torn 3 stitches, I got perscribed anti biotics and they worked.. I healed a couple weeks later. For a couple weeks now Its buring where I had my episiotomy. it hurts durning and after sex (more after) its been like that for a long time now. But recently its been burning for a while., Is that normal\?
Wed, 27 Jan 2016
Hello dear,
I understand your concern.
In my opinion the burning and pain in the episiotomy might be there.
During healing process there might be abnormal growth of nerve endings resulting in this sort of altered sensations like burning,pain etc.
So it might get normal with time.The healing time of episiotomy wound varies in different people.
It might take 1 year or more in a few people.
Take high proteinaceous diet and B complex vitamin supplements.
So dont worry.
Try any anesthetic ointment during the intercourse to avoid burning and pain.
If severely painful take painkillers.
I suggest you to consult doctor to rule out any infection in that area.
Hope this helps.
Best regards..Dr.Srilatha
I understand your concern.
In my opinion the burning and pain in the episiotomy might be there.
During healing process there might be abnormal growth of nerve endings resulting in this sort of altered sensations like burning,pain etc.
So it might get normal with time.The healing time of episiotomy wound varies in different people.
It might take 1 year or more in a few people.
Take high proteinaceous diet and B complex vitamin supplements.
So dont worry.
Try any anesthetic ointment during the intercourse to avoid burning and pain.
If severely painful take painkillers.
I suggest you to consult doctor to rule out any infection in that area.
Hope this helps.
Best regards..Dr.Srilatha
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