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High temperature after cesarean delivery

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 High temperature after cesarean delivery




High temperature after cesarean delivery


Although cesarean however sections are generally considered safe, as with other procedures, regardless of their safety, they still carry certain risks, and postpartum risks can be predicted by monitoring body temperature, Although a slight rise in body temperature after cesarean delivery is normal; however, if it exceeds 37.8°C, or if the slight increase persists for more than 24 hours, you should seek immediate medical attention, as this high temperature may be the first sign of a bacterial infection at the incision site. childbirth or a specific part of the uterus,[2] so it can be said that the high temperature after cesarean delivery portends several risks, the most prominent of which are: 


Incision site infection during labor: It is a common phenomenon, with symptoms of increased redness, swelling, and pain, in addition to the discharge of secretions from the site of the incision, and it should be noted that the symptoms of infection do not appear immediately after cesarean delivery, but may take up to thirty days if it appears it is worth Consult a physician as soon as possible for necessary treatment instructions. Other symptoms associated with a birth wound infection include:

  • sweating
  • Headache.
  • Body temperature rises above 38 degrees Celsius.
  • Chills.
  • Drought.
  • Anorexia.
  • Fatigue.
  • muscle pain;
  • difficulty concentrating

Endometrial infection: It occurs commonly and its symptoms include high temperature, abdominal pain, abnormal vaginal secretions, and heavy vaginal bleeding. It should be noted that endometriosis may not appear directly and may develop for up to a period after childbirth. It will not appear until after half a month, and it is a type of infection for those who need immediate treatment with antibiotics under the supervision of a doctor. 

Urinary tract infection can occur with the installation of a urinary catheter, which involves inserting a thin tube to empty the bladder of urine, inserting this tube during surgery, and leaving it for 12 hours, or until it becomes miss. He was able to exercise, but its presence may increase the possibility of a urinary tract infection, symptoms of which include: a dull ache in the lower abdomen or groin, a high temperature, chills, and general agitation. 


Tips to prevent infection after a cesarean delivery


Professional medical personnel takes some precautions before a cesarean section to avoid infection. In some countries, women who have a cesarean section receive intravenous antibiotics and prenatal cleaning of the vagina with a povidone-iodine solution. Cesarean section reduces the risk of infection after surgery. The following can be said about prevention tips that can be followed to reduce the risk of infection in the event of cesarean delivery:

Pre-operative precautions: include the following:

  • Maintaining a healthy weight.
  • Maintain balanced blood sugar levels.
  • Quit Smoking
  • Postoperative considerations: These include:
  • Keep the wound clean and wash it with warm water and soap, taking care to clean as directed by your doctor.
  • Cover the wound as directed and recommended by your doctor.
  • Avoid hot tubs, bathtubs, and heated pools.
  • Adhere to the treatment prescribed by the doctor.
  • Avoid wearing tight clothes.


Cesarean section information


Cesarean section is a process in which the abdomen and uterus are opened to remove the child, and it is usually recommended for necessary medical conditions, such as some high-risk pregnancies, where the fetus is in a breech position in the womb, where it is difficult for the fetus’s heart to begin before it begins For cases that do not have a medical basis to support a cesarean delivery, medical authorities often recommend against a cesarean delivery, to avoid undue harm to the mother and baby.