Usually, swelling is normal and will subside in 48 hours or so. If the swelling is severe and accompanied by strong discomfort, it may be caused by infection.
Generally speaking, swelling after suture is normal, may be accompanied by mild pain, swelling and other adverse symptoms, after the suture wound there will be some sterile inflammation under the wound, the wound or the wound around the mild swelling is a normal reaction after the suture, usually about 48 hours time will gradually subside, the discomfort will be relatively reduced.
In addition, swelling after stitches, may also be caused by infection, the wound or wound around there will be obvious redness, swelling, there may be pus oozing, the pain will be relatively strong, the wound will form different degrees of abscess, swelling will continue to aggravate the situation.
Swelling after stitches if accompanied by significant discomfort, you need to seek medical attention in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment to avoid aggravation of the condition.