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How Long Do The Sutures Take To Dissolve During Postpartum?
I had my daughter on the fourth of may about a week ago i asked my doc nurse could i start back washing in the inside again with soap and water and she said yes but since then i guess I ve been bleeding nt heavy just like a 3rd day period or day or say before it goes off for about four days now i also had a bladder infection just finished my last pill wasnt taking them as directed because i would tend to forget so i did as i remembered also last two days been agruing with my boyfriend could that be it should i go to e.r to get checked how long do the dissolvable stiches take to dissolve
Tue, 22 Dec 2020
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi,
The dissolving sutures used for suturing episiotomy at delivery, dissolve in 8-15 days of putting. The bleeding you have can continue off and on for up to 21 days of delivery. About antibiotic regular intake is a must. Irregular consumption of antibiotic increases drug resistance and difficulty in healing UTI.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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How Long Do The Sutures Take To Dissolve During Postpartum?
Hi, The dissolving sutures used for suturing episiotomy at delivery, dissolve in 8-15 days of putting. The bleeding you have can continue off and on for up to 21 days of delivery. About antibiotic regular intake is a must. Irregular consumption of antibiotic increases drug resistance and difficulty in healing UTI. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician