What should be paid attention to in postoperative care of colorectal cancer

Colon cancer can be effectively prevented and treated if it is discovered early. Generally speaking, surgery is one of the commonly used medical methods for colon cancer treatment. However, whether colon cancer can be fully cured depends on postoperative care.

So what should we pay attention to in postoperative care for colorectal cancer?

1. You must keep exercising after colon cancer surgery

After colorectal cancer surgery, patients should get out of bed and move around as soon as possible according to their own conditions. Generally, patients who are discharged from the hospital three weeks ago can do exercises such as walking and sit-ups. Appropriate exercise can also speed up blood circulation, improve immunity, and promote the excretion of toxins from the body as soon as possible. In addition, patients should get more sun exposure after surgery to promote the synthesis of vitamins in the body. It is normal for colorectal cancer patients to feel pain when moving, and the pain will gradually disappear as the exercise continues. Some colorectal cancer patients give up exercise when they have a slight abdominal pain, fearing that it will affect wound healing. This is absolutely wrong.

2. Drink yogurt frequently after colon cancer surgery

Regular consumption of yogurt after colorectal cancer surgery can relieve symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort such as poor appetite or bloating. Because colorectal cancer surgery can disrupt the balance of beneficial intestinal flora, drinking yogurt in moderation can help restore the intestinal flora to normal. In addition, for colorectal cancer patients with poor appetite after surgery, the sour and sweet taste can stimulate the taste buds and increase appetite. Yogurt also contains high-quality protein, which can supplement beneficial flora and nutrition.

It should be noted that patients who have undergone colorectal cancer surgery are best to drink yogurt after meals, because cancer patients have weak spleen and stomach. If there is food as a base, the spleen and stomach will not be too stimulated, allowing the yogurt to play a better role.