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Hi there i had a cesar on the 9th of april and today i noticed a part of my cut is open what should i do ?

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Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See your doctor: Is the wound tender red swollen or have pus? Those are signs of infection Warm compress and antibiotic ointment may help, but please see your doctor

Answered 4/21/2018

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Virtual visit: Consider a virtual visit with a Healthtap Obgyn or surgeon. Since this is a weekend it may be hard to see your doctor. You can attach an image and a Healthtap doctor can provide guidance on the urgency of the evaluation

Answered 4/21/2018

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A member asked:

Hi there i had a cesar on the 9th of april and today i noticed a part of my cut is open what should i do ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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