1 month after giving birth, the perineal stitches are still swollen and painful, is it okay?

Question
Hello doctor, I gave birth to a baby 1 month 1 week ago, but my perineal stitches are still swollen, if I press lightly, I feel a bit sore, but if I leave it normal, I don't feel anything. I have no pus, no fever, no bleeding. The hospital asked me if such swelling can go away on its own? I thank you!
Chi Chi (Hai Phong)
Hello doctor. I gave birth 1.5 months ago. I gave birth naturally and now the suture in the perineum is naturally swollen and painful, can you explain it to me? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous question
Hi doctor, I gave birth vaginally and had an episiotomy, after a week of pain relief, but recently I feel more and more painful, the incision is red and swollen, please give me some advice advice. Thank you.
Vu Thi Lien (1992)
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Hi, the episiotomy is usually for women during vaginal birth, helping the baby to be born safer and easier. After an episiotomy, it is normal for the suture to be swollen and painful. Painful swelling at the stitches will last about 5 to 7 days, after this time the stitches will begin to heal and may still be a little swollen. The perineum after stitches can cause scar tissue to appear, which can also make walking painful. If this condition persists, or if it is painful, bleeding, or has pus, you should see a doctor.
CKI doctor Le Thi Phuong - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital