Analysis of dietary principles after colon tumor surgery

Colon cancer is a common malignant tumor of the digestive tract, ranking third among gastrointestinal tumors. The most common sites are the rectum and the junction of the rectum and the sigmoid colon. 65% of the cases occur after the age of 40, with a male to female ratio of 2 to 3:1.

The dietary principles after colon cancer surgery should be light, less residue, less stimulation, and pay attention to chewing slowly and eating small meals frequently.

After the transition to the recovery period, about two weeks after surgery, patients may try potatoes and bananas. Because potatoes are rich in cellulose, although cellulose cannot be absorbed by the human body, it has a good effect of cleaning the intestines. Therefore, it has become one of the six nutrients recommended by nutritionists. It is a healthy food suitable for patients after colorectal surgery and has a good therapeutic effect on preventing intestinal tumors.

The diet after colon cancer surgery is a gradual process. In the early stage after surgery, water, rice soup, and light fruit juice are appropriate. After 5 days, you can eat low-fat broth, lotus root powder, rice paste, yogurt, fruit and vegetable juice and other liquid foods without residue. For about a week, the food is mainly semi-liquid food with little residue. After two weeks after surgery, you can basically resume a normal diet, including potatoes and bananas, but avoid excessive crude fiber and spicy and irritating foods.

During the postoperative recovery period, some patients will develop complications. Patients with abdominal distension and abdominal pain should chew slowly and eat small meals frequently. Patients with constipation should increase their water intake and pay attention to consuming foods rich in fiber, such as green vegetables, fruits, whole grains, potatoes and beans. Patients with diarrhea should adjust their diet according to the different stages of symptoms.

A balanced diet and increased dietary fiber intake are important aspects of postoperative dietary conditioning for colon tumors. Dietary adjustment after colon tumor surgery can play a positive role in the patient's recovery and is also important for further preventing tumor metastasis and recurrence of colon tumors. Regular follow-up and colonoscopy review should not be ignored.