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Re: 4th degree tear

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 5 Jul 2001 10:30:32 -0500 (CDT)


At Wed, 4 Jul 2001, anon wrote: >
>I had a baby one week ago and had a 4th degree tear. I'm experiencing
>some slight bleeding from the stiches site and feel a great deal of
>pressure. Is this normal or is it possible that some of the stitches
>have come out? Should I be checked to see if repairs are needed?
>
>Thank you

A little bleeding is not unusual. The pressure is another issue. I think I would have the area checked... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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