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A member asked:
Is it normal for a c-section incision to have any kind of smell to it at all?
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no: It should not smell, please call your OB who did the c-section and discuss with him, it could be ? Infected or if there is extra adipose tissue that is rolling over on it , a gauze or something needs to be used want to keep that incision dry please call your OB now.
Answered 5/17/2016
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