Colorectal cancer can be treated in many ways

There are many ways to treat colorectal cancer. There are many things to pay attention to in the treatment of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer can be treated with surgery, but people often don't pay attention to the surgery. Let the experts introduce the treatment of colorectal cancer to us.

(1) Usually, fasting is allowed within 24-48 hours after surgery. Basic calories are usually supplemented by intravenous infusion until intestinal function is restored and anal gas is discharged. A small amount of warm water or glucose drink can be tried. A small amount of clear liquid (no residue) diet of about 50 ml can be taken 3-4 days after surgery, for 6-7 meals. A half amount of clear liquid (no residue) diet can be taken 4-5 days after surgery, and gradually increased to 100-200 ml. A 5% concentration of vegetarian diet can also be dripped through a gastrointestinal indwelling tube. A normal liquid (little residue) diet can be taken 5-6 days after surgery. A small amount of semi-liquid diet with little residue can be taken about 7 days after surgery. The quality and quantity of the diet can be gradually increased in the future depending on the patient's specific situation. Regardless of whether it is a liquid, semi-liquid diet or a normal diet, the principle of supplementing protein, vitamins and other nutrients should be adhered to when digestion and absorption allow. It is necessary to supplement nutrition to restore the patient's health and reduce the burden on the gastrointestinal tract in the process of providing diet.

(2) Patients who have undergone surgery for colorectal cancer should supplement their diet with foods rich in vitamins, such as fruit juice and vegetable soup. It is generally believed that when the daily vitamin C intake in the diet is less than 100 mg, vitamin C tablets should be added to supplement it to more than 100 mg.

(3) The bleeding during colorectal cancer surgery and the surgery stimulate the increased secretion of adrenal cortex function. These factors can lead to an increase in the body's potassium excretion and a decrease in blood potassium and intracellular potassium concentrations. Therefore, after surgery, the patient's diet should be supplemented with foods rich in potassium, such as gravy, vegetable soup, fruit with skin, etc.

(4) Patients often lose blood to varying degrees during surgery. Although some patients are given blood transfusions, the blood transfused is not as good as the blood produced by the body itself. Therefore, after surgery, patients should pay attention to adding blood-replenishing ingredients to their diet, such as foods high in protein and iron, such as animal liver, lean meat, eggs, milk, crucian carp, duck soup, longan, white fungus, turtle, etc.

(5) Patients who have undergone colorectal cancer treatment often dislike greasy food. Although fat supplementation is also important for patients after surgery, in order to avoid damaging the patient's appetite, the diet should be light and low in oil. It is better to choose sesame oil with a strong umami flavor.

(6) Patients who undergo colorectal cancer surgery often experience abdominal bloating and pain in the first few days, so avoid foods that cause bloating, such as pure sugar, sweet potato starch, and soy flour. Some people also experience bloating after consuming milk or soy milk, so sweetened milk or soy milk with too much sugar added is generally not recommended.

(7) Eat small meals frequently and chew slowly. Give a low-fiber, non-irritating diet to avoid irritating wound healing. Keep your mind and emotions stable while eating. Eat 6 to 7 meals a day, separate dry and liquid foods, and drink beverages or water 30 minutes after meals. This is also something you should pay attention to when treating colorectal cancer.

The above is the explanation given by experts on the treatment of colorectal cancer. I hope it can help you answer your questions. Experts remind everyone that if you suffer from any disease in your daily life, you must not delay treatment. This is very dangerous. Some diseases will worsen or cause other diseases.

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