Do I need to move around after colon cancer surgery

Colon cancer is also a type of intestinal cancer. Many people choose surgery to cure their intestinal cancer. Therefore, postoperative care for colon cancer is also very important. Next, let's find out whether we need to exercise after colon cancer surgery.

1. Bathing Colon cancer patients can take a bath after the sutures of the surgical incision have been removed and the incision has completely healed. Bathing or showering is an option. Clothes should be soft, loose, and elastic. Natural fabrics such as cotton and linen are preferred. The belt should not be too tight.

2. Patients with colon cancer can do moderate exercise, such as walking, doing radio gymnastics, and practicing Tai Chi, which can promote physical recovery, metabolism, and increase immunity. Patients with colon cancer should exercise every day to maintain a healthy body, and those with stomas are no exception. According to the hobbies and physical tolerance of colon cancer patients before surgery, choose some exercises within their ability, but avoid intense exercises such as boxing and weightlifting. The amount of daily activity should be planned and adjusted according to one's own tolerance, such as planning to walk twice a day, 10 to 15 minutes each time, and gradually increase after adaptation. Postoperative care for colon cancer should pay attention to the relative reduction when the body is unwell, and not be too hasty.

3. Other colon spasms: X-ray examination shows that a small segment of the intestinal cavity is narrowed, which is reversible. Appendiceal abscess; there is an abdominal mass, but the X-ray examination shows that the mass is outside the cecum, and the patient has a history of appendicitis.

3. Colon cancer patients do not need to abstain from food excessively. They should try to eat regularly and quantitatively. Colon cancer care only requires a balanced diet. However, when trying a new food, colon cancer patients should not eat too much at one time. If there is no adverse reaction, they can eat more next time. Colon cancer care should pay attention to eating more easily digestible food. Try to choose light, easy to digest, fresh and hygienic food. Choose fresh fish, eggs, a small amount of lean meat and fresh vegetables and fruits to increase dietary fiber intake and prevent constipation. Encourage colon cancer patients to develop the habit of chewing slowly, eat well, eat scientifically and eat healthily.

The above is a specific description of the common knowledge about colon cancer. I hope it can help everyone understand the knowledge about colon cancer in this regard and cure colon cancer in time.