Daily requirements for patients with rectal cancer stoma

After rectal cancer patients have just completed ostomy surgery, they must pay attention to their daily life, such as showering, clothing, exercise, and diet, so that they can recover their health as quickly as possible. The specific requirements for daily life are as follows:

1. Requirements for showering

For patients who have just undergone ostomy surgery, it is important to pay attention to the surgical incision. You can only take a shower after the sutures have been removed and the incision has completely healed.

2. Clothing requirements

Because stoma supplies are light, flat and inconspicuous, patients with rectal cancer stoma do not need to wear special clothes. All they need is soft, loose and elastic clothes.

3. Requirements for physical exercise

You can choose some exercises within the patient's ability based on his preoperative hobbies and physical tolerance, but avoid strenuous exercise.

4. Requirements for dietary care

Basically, people with colostomy do not need to abstain from food, as long as they eat a balanced diet. However, when trying new food, it is best not to eat too much at one time. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Try to eat at regular times and eat less greasy food. Drink more water when the weather is hot.