doctor i had a delivery by c-section on 9th may. now im mostly recovered but my problem is my belly still feels numb when i scratch it like anesthesia is still there. is this normal?

1 Answer

ExpertDr.Deepinder Kaur DhawanObstetrician and Gynaecologist3 years ago

A. it's normal. in case of C-section your internal sutures may take six to eight months to heal so you feel itchy. small nerves are transected during procedure so you feel numb

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