knot under c section incision?

Question

I had my c section 2 weeks ago today and i have a knot under one side of my incision mark and it is kinda painful i was wandering if anyone else had experienced this?

Answer 1

no i don't think it is normal,u should get ur self examined u might be devloping clot

Answer 2

Go back to your doctor and bring this to his/her attention. It could be the beginning of scar tissue , which you are going to get regardless, but if it's only been two weeks since your operation, you could have an infection starting. This is going to hurt for a while, you're healing on the inside just as you are on the outside. This is nothing to mess around with and you have nothing to lose by going to the doctor. Make an appointment now, don't wait for your next one even if it is "in a few days" for the three week check up. And even if it turns out to be nothing, then yay! But if it is the starting of something then yeah to you for taking the initiative, this is your body and your health, watch over it, be good to it!

I developed an infection in my c-section incision after two or three weeks and was told later I shouldn't wash my hair in the shower after an operation, (which is what I was doing, who doesn't?) because of all the everyday dirt and dust that is in hair just from being outside. Trust me on this, go to the doctor. Let the Dr. tell you it's nothing to worry about.

Hope all is good for you and congratulations to your new baby.

Answer 3

Hi mdb,

First of all congrats on the baby! I had a c-section about 8 years ago, and I still have knots underneath my scar (but they are really small). My scar *still* itches sometimes, too, which I think is weird but doesn't seem to worry my doctor. It is just scar tissue that formed around where the staples were, and it is not abnormal. Make sure when you go in for your next check-up you mention it to your doctor, though, so he can confirm that nothing out of the ordinary is happening.



Hope that helps.

Answer 4

I had a c-section almost three years ago and I remember them telling me that if I developed any unusual aches, pains, or new bumps down there to call them and let them know. You really need to call and get checked out. It may be nothing at all but then again it could be your uterus coming through your incision. Just to be on the safe side you should call and get them to take a look at it. Good Luck and congratulations on your new baby.

Answer 5

Alot of people after surgery do get knots under the incision its scar tissue,sometimes it can be very painful,it can be painful all the time.If its infection it will have a dark red look to it and you need to get to the doctor if it does,DO NOT WAIT!!!!

Answer 6

This sounds like keloids, which comes from your body over-producing collagen. People who have multiple body piercings are usual familiar with keloids.



They are not harmful, just unsightly. Once the incision heals, they will go down and flatten over time (but never completely go away). Consult your doctor, as he/she may be able to stop the keloid from growing more.

Answer 7

I didn't have a knot so to speak. It was a harder patch and it was numb too. If I were you I would definately call your doctor about that. Everything may be ok but you can never be too sure. I hope everything is ok! :o) And congrats on your new baby!

Answer 8

It's probably scar tissue. The tissue will be harder, but softens up after time. Massaging it can help it to soften quicker. Did your doc schedule a 2 week checkup for you? Mine did after both my c-sections.

Answer 9

My guess would be scar tissue starting to form. Or a infection starting. You really should call your Doctor and have him take a look.



Congrat's :)

Answer 10

yes. i did. use a heating pad and when you go in for your six weeks checkup have your doctor look at it for you.

Answer 11

Get it check, IT MIGHT BE A HERNIA.