Precautions after teratoma surgery

What should be paid attention to after teratoma surgery? Teratoma is a common disease among ovarian germ cell tumors. The appearance of teratoma seriously affects the health of patients. Since teratoma occurs in many locations, its symptoms are also different. If the patient feels lumps, pain, etc., timely treatment is required. It is likely that he has teratoma. It is crucial to undergo surgery as soon as possible. However, postoperative care also requires the attention of patients. So what should people pay attention to after surgery?

1. Regular physical examination:

Surgery is the main treatment, and other auxiliary treatments include radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Malignant teratoma will still recur after surgery, so long-term examinations are required. Once a month in the first year after surgery; once every three months in the second year after surgery, once every three to six months from three to five years; and then once a year.

2. Diet care:

Because teratoma patients who undergo long-term chemotherapy will cause corresponding nutritional disorders, they should be encouraged to eat more foods high in vitamins, proteins, and nutrients. If the condition is particularly serious, high-nutrient solution and blood components should be supplemented in time to maintain the vitality of the body; teratoma surgery will cause some gastrointestinal disorders due to the stimulation and anesthesia of the intestinal tract during the operation. Generally, fasting is required before gas is discharged. After gas is discharged, porridge, noodles, rice porridge, millet porridge, etc. can be eaten semi-liquid, and normal diet can be resumed after one week.

3. General care:

After teratoma surgery, you may feel general discomfort, dizziness, and incision pain, which are normal phenomena. Use analgesics when necessary. You may also experience nausea and vomiting, which are mostly caused by anesthetics and surgical stimulation. After surgery, lie flat without a pillow and tilt your head to one side to prevent headaches, prevent vomitus from being accidentally sucked in and suffocating, and prevent shock.

4. Sports care:

As the saying goes, life lies in exercise, and proper exercise will also help recovery. Appropriate whole-body activity is necessary after teratoma surgery, but it must be based on the premise that the physical condition allows it, and it varies from person to person. Experts recommend that patients with teratoma take more walks, because it is suitable for patients and beneficial to recovery. Exercise can replace medicine, but no medicine can replace exercise. Exercise can accelerate blood circulation, metabolism, and promote detoxification. Exercise can also bring people closer to nature and broaden their horizons, all of which are conducive to teratoma recovery.

Warm reminder: Teratoma can cause great harm to patients. Patients must receive timely symptomatic treatment and eat a reasonable diet. I hope the above article can help patients. At the same time, family members must observe the condition of teratoma patients at any time. Finally, I wish the patients a speedy recovery.