What to do if edema occurs after unilateral resection of thyroid cancer

Edema after unilateral resection of thyroid cancer patients may be caused by lymphatic reflux obstruction caused by surgery or postoperative infection, malnutrition, etc. It is recommended that patients clarify the cause and receive treatment under the diagnosis of a doctor.

1. Lymphatic reflux disorder: After thyroid cancer patients have their thyroid removed, the normal function of the lymphatic vessels may be affected, leading to lymphatic reflux disorder, which can cause edema after removal. Symptoms can generally be relieved by pressure bandaging, massage, etc., or by taking furosemide tablets and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor. This should be done under the doctor's advice;

2. Postoperative infection: If the patient does not pay attention to wound hygiene after surgery, infection may occur, and the tissue around the wound may have an inflammatory reaction, which may cause edema, pain and other symptoms, such as edema after unilateral resection of thyroid cancer. It is recommended that patients change the dressing in time and use drugs such as cefixime capsules and amoxicillin capsules for anti-inflammatory treatment under the guidance of a doctor;

3. Malnutrition: If the patient does not pay attention to nutritional supplementation when removing thyroid cancer, the postoperative recovery will be slow, the body will consume a lot of energy, and hypoproteinemia will occur, which will cause edema after unilateral thyroid cancer removal. At this time, you can receive treatment through amino acid infusion under the guidance of a doctor, or you can eat more protein-rich foods such as eggs and milk to supplement nutrition.

In addition, patients are advised to take a rest and avoid overwork. If there are any discomfort symptoms, they should be treated in time to avoid delaying the disease. At the same time, they should pay attention to a light diet, eat small meals frequently, and eat more vegetables and fruits.