Sore stitches

[harryt]

I had my first baby at the end of June this year, and had 2nd deg damage so had to have stitches.
This was fine and healed within a week, but today i have noticed that they have started to hurt/sting again? Anyone know whether this is normal? after having no pain for 5 months? and if so when will the stitches normally expect to heal?

[redcrx]

I dont know how a 2nd degree tear would heal but I had just a nick with each of my babies, no stitches and even after 2 years there seemed to be days when i hurt in that spot.

[harryt]

Thanks, i may see how it goes for a few days then go to the doctor! After the birth etc I am not keen to be prodded and poked again in that region for a while! so will try and put off the doctors for a few days!

[redcrx]

i dont think they will prod and poke you, but can understand why you'd rather avoid that. Does it look as if its healed OK?
could there be another reason for it stinging?

[k8bailey]

Hi I don't have any answers for you but I have a kind of similar problem. I had my baby in the middle of june and had 2nd degree cut and some internal tearing. (I ddn't heal very well or quickly - blood clots and burst stitches) My scar is still uncomfortable esp when i'm having my period. But it feels more like its bruised and a bit itchy. I assumed it was because of the increased blood flow and that the skin was quite thin and still healing.

If its stinging and you as you said you havent had any problems with it before this it might be an idea to get checked by your GP. I know thats probably the last thing you want but it's better safe than sorry, as they say!

[harryt]

Yeah, mine is when I have a period too, so there must be something in it that is reacting?
Will leave it a few days then go to docs if not any betetr.