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A member asked:

I am three weeks postpartum and had second degree tearing, i have some redness in my perineum and anus area it's a bit sore as well. is this normal?

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Yes: It's normal for the area to be red, but if it's red and warm and swollen, that could be a sign of infection. If you are at ALL worried, no harm in getting it looked at by ob/gyn or family doctor. Better sometimes, to be safe, and make sure there's no infection.

Dr Honore and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/14/2014

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