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3rd degree vaginal tear
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3rd degree vaginal tear
-involves perineal msc's & anal sphincter
-sometimes require repair in OR
-might take months to heal
-possible complications: fecal incontinence, painful intercourse; if these happen, talk to HCP
-to ease discomfort:
---sit on pillow/padded ring
---pour warm water over vulva during urination, rinse w/ squeeze bottle, press clean pad against wound during bowel mvnt
---cool wound w/ ice pack
---take pain relievers/stool softeners
-involves perineal msc's & anal sphincter
-sometimes require repair in OR
-might take months to heal
-possible complications: fecal incontinence, painful intercourse; if these happen, talk to HCP
-to ease discomfort:
---sit on pillow/padded ring
---pour warm water over vulva during urination, rinse w/ squeeze bottle, press clean pad against wound during bowel mvnt
---cool wound w/ ice pack
---take pain relievers/stool softeners
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