Patients with uterine fibroids need to pay attention to 3 aspects of care after surgery

Some patients with more serious uterine fibroids need to undergo a radical hysterectomy. After the operation, the patient's physical and mental health will be greatly damaged, so the following three aspects need to be focused on in care.

1. Catheter care

After a total hysterectomy, patients routinely have a urinary catheter placed for 5 to 7 days. The catheter is usually catheterized with a double-lumen balloon. The urethral opening is properly cared for, the vaginal opening is disinfected every day, and the urine bag is changed every other day to prevent urethral infection and ascending infection. At the same time, the patient's urination should be observed more, such as urine volume and color, to actively prevent urinary tract infection, and bladder exercises should be appropriately strengthened.

2. Psychological care

Hysterectomy has a great psychological impact on patients, especially young female patients. More communication between relatives and friends can help patients correctly understand and treat their disease, eliminate or reduce tension, and enhance their confidence in overcoming the disease. Especially as a spouse, you should supervise, observe and comfort the patient, and cooperate with the doctor to strengthen psychological treatment; at the same time, mutual understanding between husband and wife is conducive to promoting communication and coordination between patients and other family members and medical staff.

3. Diet adjustment

In terms of diet, patients are advised to eat more high-protein, high-iron, and high-fiber foods after passing gas, such as cherries, grapes, fish soup, vegetables, etc., to prevent constipation and promote wound healing; but try to eat less irritating and gas-producing foods.