What is the best treatment for an abscess after a c-section?

Answer by  vitalichi (84)

Anytime you experience complications after a C-section, you need to tell your doctor right away, especially if you also have fever, redness or a sensation of heat around the incision site. He will probably put you on antibiotics and monitor you closely. If you are not breast feeding, you may also want to drink pau d'arco tea, which is antibacterial.

Answer by  SallyJ (1010)

If the wound has developed an abscess, this needs medical attention. The whole incision must be re-opened and washed with saline solution. The abscess must be irrigated and drained, and the patient put on antibiotics.

Answer by  informant31 (510)

Antibiotics and irrigation of the infected area are the treatment. The doctor will drain the pus and wash the area with saline or an antiseptic solution and pack with gauze.

Answer by  Kath (1537)

If there is an abscess, your doctor needs to put you on antibiotics. The infected area should be opened up, drained and cleaned with saline.

Answer by  wyeth (435)

If you are concerned about an abscess in your cesarean wound,there is likely to be pus collecting deep in the wound that needs to be drained by your obstetrician.

Answer by  Jackie20 (83)

Use 100% cotton rag. Soak in hot water then apply a small amount of castor oil. Apply to area needed. Soak in epsom salt.