Comparative Effects of Single Agent Rectal Diclofenac versus its Combination with Intramuscular Pentazocine on Post Caesarean Section Pain Relief in a Tertiary Institution in Southern Nigeria

Abstract

Caesarean section (C/S) is one of the most common surgeries done globally in obstetrics. This operation commonly induces severe pain, hence reducing the pain after C/S is very important. The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) has noted that uncontrolled acute pain not only leads to discomfort and suffering, but can also have unwanted consequences, such as delayed wound healing, increased risk of morbidity, prolonged hospital stay, and the risk of developing chronic persistent pain [1]. In fact, in any post-caesarean section patient, early ambulation, breastfeeding and maternal bonding with the infant may be interfered by poor pain management [2].