What should I do if my side-cut wound is swollen?

During the birth of a baby, if the head of the fetus is too large for the delivery, a lateral incision will be used to facilitate the delivery of the baby’s head. After the lateral incision, if the wound is swollen, the first thing to consider is caused by bacterial infection. During this period, you should pay attention to see if there is pus and water flowing. If there is only local redness and swelling, no pus, you can use iodophor disinfection, 1-2 times a day, or use potassium permanganate sitz bath, 1:5000 potassium permanganate sitz bath, can play the role of anti-inflammatory, reduce swelling. If the phenomenon of pus and water flowing, consider a bacterial infection, can be treated by anti-inflammatory drugs, intravenous infusion, with cephalosporin or amoxicillin, or you can also take this type of antibiotics orally for treatment. Usually pay attention to hygiene, pay attention to cleaning. In the diet also need to pay attention to, do not eat spicy and irritating food.