How does rectum cancer protect anus to maintain after operation

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Some time ago, Lao Liu always had bloody stool when he was defecating, so he went to the hospital for examination. As a result, he was found to be suffering from rectal cancer. On the doctor's advice, he underwent anus preserving surgery. Now let me introduce how to maintain rectal cancer after anus preserving surgery.

How does rectum cancer protect anus to maintain after operation

First: diet care. Give to no residue liquid diet, 2 days later half liquid, 10-14 days into common food, choose high calorie, high vitamin, easy to digest less residue diet, avoid spicy food, eat less milk, beans and sweets to reduce intestinal gas production, eat less fiber diet to avoid intestinal peristalsis and feces increase, at the same time pay attention to diet hygiene.

Second: Anal observation and nursing. Because of low rectal cancer radical operation, the anastomotic stoma is low, the defecation frequency is increased, the resting pressure of anal sphincter is decreased, and the length of physiological sphincter is shortened, so that the proximal anal canal is often in an open state, and the anal canal receptor is often stimulated by the descending intestinal contents, which makes the body constantly produce defecation It's even very urgent. Therefore, early postoperative attention should be paid to observe whether there is edema and infection around the anus, and do a good job in nursing the anus.

Third: perianal skin care. In the early stage, more patients may have the possibility of poor control of defecation function, such as frequent defecation and watery defecation. Therefore, the skin around the anus should be prevented from being irritated by dampness and friction. After drying, apply 10% zinc oxide or baby hip cream to prevent eczema. In case of eczema, you can apply baiduobang ointment or yingshuang on the skin to keep the perianal skin clean and dry.

matters needing attention

Anus preserving surgery is also a common treatment for rectal cancer, which is suitable for specific patients with rectal cancer. How to carry out postoperative maintenance is the key to determine the effect of surgery. Generally speaking, there are many aspects of postoperative maintenance, including diet and routine anal maintenance.