2 months after giving birth, the incision feels numb, what to do?

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Question
Hello doctor, I gave birth by cesarean section for more than 2 months, but around the incision, I have a feeling of numbness. So why not?
P.T.H (1989)
Reply
Hello, women who have a caesarean section will take longer to recover than women who give birth naturally. According to the advice of specialists, women who have had a caesarean section need to have a scientific diet and care after cesarean section to help the incision heal quickly. The incision will heal completely after 3 months, now you can stop the pain and numbness, but there are some cases where the pain and numbness of the incision lasts 6 months or even 1 year because during surgery, the doctor makes an incision. Road through 3 layers to take the baby out. If you experience pain and swelling at the incision site, see your doctor immediately.
CKI doctor Le Thi Phuong - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital

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