How to urinate after lumbar surgery

How to urinate after lumbar spine surgery

The lumbar spine condition is quite serious and there is no other option but to undergo surgery. We know that after lumbar spine surgery, the patient will not be able to get out of bed for a long time and will need to stay in bed for a period of time. This will bring great inconvenience to life. For example, after lumbar spine surgery, urination and defecation are a more serious problem because this type of surgery may cause urinary disorders. At this time, certain methods should be used in time to promote defecation.

How to urinate after lumbar spine surgery

Lesions in the lumbar spine can cause urinary disorders. If you are bedridden, you will be more uncomfortable with urinating in bed. You can listen to the sound of running water and apply hot compress to your lower abdomen. The water should be of suitable temperature and a urinary catheter should be placed if necessary.

How to care for patients with lumbar disc herniation?

1. Rest in bed

Bed rest is an important part of the health care for lumbar disc herniation, and you need to rest in bed for a period of time after the operation. Generally speaking, patients who have undergone internal fixation surgery get out of bed earlier, while patients who have undergone simple nucleus pulposus removal get out of bed later, because it takes a longer time for the scar of the annulus fibrosus to form. It is best to have a hard bed with a thick mattress. When lying in bed, you should get help from others to turn over. Your shoulders and hips should be turned over at the same time, and your waist should not be twisted. Use a urinal and disposable diapers, and urinate and defecate in bed, trying not to lift your hips.

2. Exercise

Starting from the time the drainage tube is removed after surgery, you need to strengthen your back and waist muscle exercises, and you need to continue doing so after you resume your daily activities. You can lie on the bed, use your abdomen as a fulcrum, stretch your legs, put your hands behind your head, actively contract your lumbar and sacral muscles, try to lift your head and legs off the bed at the same time, hold for a few seconds and then slowly put them down. Or you can lie on your side in bed, straighten your lower limbs, lift them upwards with force, hold your breath for a while and then put them down. Repeat this many times. This can strengthen your muscles and help you recover sooner.

3. Daily life

After surgery, patients can drink a small amount of red wine, but they must quit smoking. Take a walk in the neighborhood and nearby streets. About 2-3 months after the operation, you can resume working in the office or other non-physical jobs. About 3-4 months after the operation, you can resume some physical labor as appropriate, but you should always avoid activities such as bending over to carry heavy objects, carrying heavy objects on your shoulders or in your hands. Avoid strenuous physical exercise in daily life. Young women who have not yet given birth should wait for a period of time after full recovery after surgery before considering pregnancy and childbirth, otherwise it may easily lead to recurrence or even worsening of the disease.