How long should I apply medicine to the incision after thyroid cancer surgery

There is no clear time limit for changing the wound dressing after thyroid cancer surgery, but it is generally recommended to change it every 1-2 weeks. However, the specific time depends on the patient's wound recovery and cannot be generalized.

Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor. When it is discovered early, it can be treated surgically. After surgery, the incision needs to be changed. If the patient's condition is relatively mild, and the patient has a good physical condition, strong metabolism, and good recovery after surgery, the wound will heal relatively quickly, and the stitches can usually be removed in about 1 week. At this time, the gauze and dressing can be removed according to the doctor's instructions, and the local area can be disinfected with iodine disinfectant, and then a sterile wound patch can be applied.

However, if the patient's condition is serious, and his physical condition is poor, and the recovery after surgery is slow, the wound healing speed will be relatively slow, and it may take about 2 weeks to remove the stitches. At this time, you can also follow the doctor's advice to use iodine disinfectant, hydrogen peroxide and other drugs to disinfect the local area, and use a sterile wound patch for bandaging.

In daily life, you should pay attention to eating a light diet and avoid eating spicy foods, such as chili peppers and peppercorns. At the same time, you should also pay attention to getting more rest, ensuring adequate sleep time, and avoid staying up late. If you experience any discomfort, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time.