Open perineal suture what to do?

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Hello doctor! I gave birth to a baby 6 days ago, but today my perineal stitches are not visible anymore. My private area right at that stitch was open but not closed. Did the doctor tell me if it was just self-dissolving or if it was broken? Doctor, can you help me? I'm so worried. I hope you can advise me, thank you doctor.
Le Thi Thuy Ngoc
Hello doctor, I was born 10 days ago, my perineal wound was torn. So let me ask how long it will take to heal and is there anything to worry about?
Vu Thuy Tien (1998)
Hello doctor. I gave birth more than half a month and the sutures in the perineum have disappeared but the wound is still open and a little burning. Doctor let me ask what to do if the perineal suture is open, burning, thank you doctor
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Hello!
According to statistics, up to 50% of women who give birth often have perineal stitches with a small hole after birth, the risk of tearing or opening can happen to women who give birth naturally. So you don't have to worry too much. Just like any other wound on the body, an open, torn perineal stitch will take 7 to 10 days to heal and the woman will have to accept the pain for a few weeks. . However, if you have symptoms such as fever, chills, lower abdominal pain, infected postpartum stitches, discharge of pus, itching, discomfort,... You need to go to a medical facility immediately for examination. and handled in a timely manner.
Thank you for sending your question to Vinmec Health System. Hope you get well soon!