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Episiotomy stitches
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I delivered a baby boy on 1st April, my episiotomy stitches haven't healed. How long does it generally take for the stitches to dissolve?
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Hi good afternoon
Thnxs for your question
Congratulations for ur baby.
If u feel pain and gapping in ur episiotomy stitch than u should consult ur gynecologist.
If no discomfort than healing will take 7-10 days time.
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Dr. Pratibha Aggarwal
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
35 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi. Normally the epi stitches heai in 14 days but sometimes it can take a month also. If there is no pain and discharge you can wait till this month. Then consult your obs dr in person
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Dr. Astha Agarwal
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
16 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
It usually takes upto 2 weeks time for episiotomy stitches to heal..
However if you have excessive pain or can see some gaping its not normal.
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