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5 wks of my c-section n having upper abdomen pain can internal stitches open????

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Dr. Carline Louis-Jacques answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pain after c/section: Surgical stitches take about 10-14 days to heal well enough where they shouldn't open as you described. Your pain could be gas, or ulcers if you've taken a lot of NSAID like Motrin, or it could be from complications that can occur after any surgery. See your surgeon to make sure.

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Answered 11/6/2014

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A member asked:

5 wks of my c-section n having upper abdomen pain can internal stitches open????

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carline Louis-Jacques answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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