Can you take a hot spring after mitral valve replacement

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The heart is the source of people's power. For the elderly, the heart is very easy to be injured. An old man at home has just had mitral valve replacement, and now he is still lying at home. Let's talk about whether he can take a hot spring after mitral valve replacement.

Can you take a hot spring after mitral valve replacement

First of all, you can soak in hot spring, but the time is not very long, which can easily lead to asphyxia. Take a full rest within 3 months after the operation. Generally speaking, patients can take a shower 2 weeks after the operation. When taking a bath, they should pay attention to avoid getting cold, and do not rub the wound. After taking a bath, they should use disinfectant to clean the wound. If you find abnormal symptoms such as exudation, redness and swelling, you should go to the hospital immediately. As the healing time of sternum is generally about 3 months, the patients should avoid chest expansion in the early postoperative period, and do not lift heavy objects or hold children. In addition, the patient should not drive within 3 months after surgery.

Secondly, if the recovery is smooth and no complications occur, the patient can gradually increase the amount of activity (with "no panic, shortness of breath" as the degree) from 3 months after the operation until he gradually returns to normal working and living conditions. The recovery of heart disease can not be the same as the previous heart function, certainly not as good as before, so we must pay attention to the postoperative recovery.

Finally, in the process of rehabilitation, patients should always keep a happy mood and optimistic, positive attitude, not impatient, and not too worried. At the same time, don't suddenly increase the amount of activity or work load because of a whim or eager for success, so as to avoid the damage of heart function.

matters needing attention

Never drink or smoke. Patients with poor cardiac function should also limit the amount of drinking water, do not eat a lot of porridge and soup. Don't do strenuous exercise, pay attention to bed rest, don't eat stimulating food, don't lift heavy goods, keep a good mood.