What Causes Pain Around The C-section Incision While Sneezing?

Posted on Mon, 5 Dec 2016

Question: My wife had a c-section around 3 yrs back. Now she has pain in stiches area especially during winters and during sneeze. She has gained weight as well. Please help us in this...

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Fibrosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Pain in the stitches 3 years after the caesarean section can be due to fibrosis in the skin and underlying tissues in that area.
Some people have more fibrosis and this can cause pain and discomfort for a long time.
There is no specific treatment for this.
Gain in weight can be due to lifestyle or can be due to hormonal disturbances like thyroid hormone disorder.
I will suggest you to consult a physician for proper examination and treatment accordingly.
Also she should do regular exercise, jogging, aerobics or yoga to lose weight.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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