What are the precautions after colon cancer operation

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Second uncle suffered from early colon cancer. Recently, he had a resection operation under the doctor's advice, and the effect was not bad. The doctor said that postoperative care is very important and should not be underestimated. Next, let me introduce the precautions after colon cancer surgery.

What are the precautions after colon cancer operation

First, pay attention to psychological nursing. In addition to anxiety and fear, colon cancer patients often feel deeply worried about the future of themselves and their families, resulting in emotional experiences such as depression and guilt. Some patients may also produce anger, resentment and hostility. In particular, patients who use artificial anus permanently will have a sense of "incompleteness" or loss, and they can feel pessimistic and desperate as "useless people". It also affects the patient's work and communication activities. The patients were comforted and encouraged.

Second, pay attention to the cleaning of stoma and bathe frequently. Early sleep after surgery should take lateral position, so that one side of the artificial anus in the upper, so as to avoid fecal contamination of the wound and cause infection. The skin around the artificial anus should be kept clean. After defecation, clean it with warm water and apply Vaseline ointment to protect the skin. Regularly use your finger to put on a finger cover to expand the artificial anus. When the stool becomes thinner, expansion is more necessary.

Third: diet does not need to be too abstinent. Try to time quantitative, as long as to ensure a balanced diet. But when trying a new food, it's better not to eat too much at one time. If there is no adverse reaction, eat more next time. Patients with colorectal cancer should eat more easily digestible food, try to choose light and easily digestible food with fresh and healthy raw materials, and choose fresh fish, eggs, a small amount of lean meat, fresh vegetables and fruits to increase the intake of dietary fiber and prevent constipation.

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After colon cancer surgery to do a good job of nursing, for the recovery of the disease is very good, so there are some precautions, patients must first understand, to pay attention to all aspects of life, in addition, psychological nursing is also extremely important.