What is the dietary care method after gastric cancer surgery

In recent years, gastric cancer has become one of the major diseases that endangers society and human health, and it has brought great pain and distress to humans. In order to reduce the incidence of gastric cancer, we humans should master the postoperative dietary care of gastric cancer:

1. Do not eat after surgery. Wait until intestinal peristalsis is restored and anal gas is discharged. After the gastric tube is removed, drink a small amount of water for five days after surgery, 4 to 5 tablespoons each time, once every 2 hours.

2. If the patient recovers normally after the operation, he or she can eat a low-fat semi-liquid diet two weeks after the operation. The protein content of the diet meets the normal requirement and the fiber content is very low.

3. The patient's diet should be based on the principle of not feeling uncomfortable. The diet should be low in residue, mild and easily digestible. Eat small meals frequently and avoid foods that are too sweet, too salty or too thick. If symptoms such as nausea and bloating occur after eating, stop eating.

4. 2-3 weeks after surgery, some patients may experience palpitations, sweating, dizziness, nausea, upper abdominal discomfort, etc. after eating sweets (such as milk with sugar), which usually lasts for 15-30 minutes and then subsides on its own. This is called "dumping syndrome". To prevent this, if you want to eat sweets, you should eat a moderate amount of easily digestible salty food at the same time and control your eating speed.

5. After discharge, the patient can eat soft rice. The staple food and side dishes should be nutritious and easily digestible. Avoid eating raw, cold, fried, sour and spicy foods that are irritating and prone to bloating. The patient should chew slowly, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, avoid high-fat foods and pickled foods, supplement minerals such as iron and vitamins in moderation, avoid smoking and drinking, and have a regular diet. 3 to 6 months after the operation, you can gradually return to a normal diet according to your physical condition.

6. After gastric cancer surgery, you should take medication as prescribed by your doctor to prevent anemia.

The above is the postoperative dietary care for gastric cancer. Everyone should pay attention to it. Expert Tips: If you have symptoms of disease, do not delay diagnosis. You should go to a regular hospital for treatment in time to avoid delaying the disease and causing serious consequences. If you have other questions, please consult our online experts or call for consultation.

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