Persistent bleeding and flank pain despite delivery treatment - #29373
I am really worried because even after my recent delivery, I am experiencing persistent bleeding and flank pain. It's been almost a week now since I had my baby, and I thought everything would be okay, but this bleeding just won't stop. At first, I figured it’s normal, but then the flank pain hit me like a truck, and I don’t know if the two are related. My doctor kept saying some bleeding is normal after childbirth, but when does it become too much? I’m soaking through pads every couple of hours, and the pain feels like it’s radiating from my lower back, too. I did call my doctor last night, and she said to monitor it, but it’s hard to just sit around and do nothing! I read some stuff online, and they mentioned that persistent bleeding can be a sign of something more serious. Should I be more concerned about this flank pain? I mean, how long does this persistent bleeding last after delivery usually? Should I push for more tests or something? I just can’t shake off this feeling that something is not right. Any advice would be really helpful!
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