If the side incision appears red, swollen and painful, you can apply erythromycin ointment to fight infection, and the medication is recommended to be used in strict accordance with the doctor’s instructions.
Lateral incision, also known as episiotomy, refers to the use of surgical scissors to cut the perineal tissues and widen the vaginal opening to speed up the delivery of the fetus in order to avoid tearing of the perineum during the labor process and delivery of the fetus. After the episiotomy, it is necessary to keep the perineum clean and hygienic, pay attention to rest, and strengthen the nutrition to promote the healing of the wound.
After episiotomy, if you find redness, swelling, pain and other discomforts at the incision site, you can apply erythromycin ointment to inhibit the infection. Due to the special nature of maternal body, the medication is recommended to be used under the guidance of the doctor, and consult the doctor when there are rashes, dizziness and other adverse reactions, and the medication is forbidden to those who are allergic to the medication.