Uterine Infection After C Section Symptoms

Infections of the uterus after delivery bacteria can infect the uterus and surrounding areas soon after delivery.

Uterine infection after c section symptoms. A cesarean section is an extremely safe operation. Lower abdominal pain a low grade fever or foul smelling lochia signs of endometritis a painful hard warm red area usually only on one breast and fever chills muscle aches fatigue or a headache. It usually causes a temperature tummy pain and heavier vaginal bleeding.

55 years experience infectious disease. Sexually transmitted infections stis and other bacteria. Diagnosis is usually based on symptoms and results of a physical examination.

I had the surgery 6 months ago now have bleeding between periods. Such infections commonly cause pain in the lower abdomen fever and a foul smelling discharge. Postpartum endometritis needs prompt treatment with antibiotics.

A 43 year old female asked. Other symptoms include vaginal bleeding with foul smelling discharge or pus pain in the abdomen an uncharacteristically fast pulse and a uterus that is sensitive to touch. Redness discharge swelling warmth or.

They include fever sweating and shivering. Many of the symptoms of a uterus infection are the same as with most infections. Even so you may.

Chorioamnionitis doesn t always cause symptoms but some women may experience. Abdominal swelling abnormal vaginal bleeding abnormal vaginal discharge constipation discomfort when having a bowel movement fever general feeling of sickness pain in the pelvis lower abdominal area or rectal area. Common signs of an internal or uterus infection after a c section include.