Symptoms after prostate cancer surgery What should patients with prostate cancer pay attention to in their diet after surgery

Prostate cancer has no obvious early symptoms, so it is discovered in the late stage. However, in terms of treatment effect, the earlier it is discovered, the better the treatment effect. For patients with early prostate cancer, radical surgical treatment methods can be used, including radioactive particle implantation, radical external radiation therapy and radical prostatectomy. Early treatment can reduce the risk of prostate cancer cell spread and metastasis.

Since the tissues around the prostate or other nerves may be injured during surgical treatment of prostate cancer, postoperative sequelae may occur, the main manifestations of which are urinary incontinence and impotence. Prostate surgery will connect the urethra and bladder together after removing the prostate and surrounding lymph nodes and tissues, which will cause the patient's bladder capacity to become smaller and cause frequent urination. In addition, removing the prostate will damage the sphincter outside the urethra, which will cause urinary incontinence and impotence in patients. Statistics show that after prostate cancer surgery, the proportion of patients with impotence is nearly 80%. Any surgery is risky, and we should still pay attention to developing good living habits and eating habits to minimize the occurrence of prostate cancer.

For the diet of prostate cancer patients after surgery, they should pay attention to strengthening nutrition, quit smoking and drinking, follow the principle of eating small and frequent meals, and choose some fresh, light, and easily digestible foods, such as milk, soy milk, and well-cooked porridge. Avoid eating spicy and irritating foods, onions, garlic, etc. It is recommended to eat some high-protein and vitamin-rich foods with balanced nutrition, which can promote the physical recovery of patients after surgery.

After surgery, prostate cancer patients should not only strengthen their nutrition and take some high-protein foods, but also have regular checkups to prevent recurrence. They should drink plenty of water, but not hold their urine. They can also do some exercise to enhance their resistance and reduce the occurrence of colds. They can also take some health supplements to improve their immunity, which is also helpful for their recovery.