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A member asked:

Gave birth 10 days ago,my stiches just came while having a bowel movement after 3 days of being constipated. should i be worried or visit my doctor?

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Episiotomy stitches: If you had a simple "midline episiotomy and repair", it will usually heal without further suture placement. If you had a "3rd or 4th degree laceration" of the vaginal/anal canals, you should see your ob physician for an exam. The surgical repair may have to be re-done at a later time, however.

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Answered 1/7/2018

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