Four aspects of nursing care for patients with uterine fibroids after surgery

Uterine fibroids are a common gynecological disease. After surgery, patients should perform relevant basic care and understand some precautions to help their bodies recover as soon as possible.

1. Basic care

In the early postoperative period, family members should stay with the patient and closely observe the patient's vital signs, especially changes in body temperature; frequently ask the patient whether he or she has other discomforts, such as nausea, abdominal pain, etc.; also carefully observe the incision for exudation from the dressing, etc.

2. Pain care

Patients generally experience incision pain in the early stage after surgery. At this time, family members should help patients distract their attention from the pain, chat with them more, let them listen to soothing music, etc. On the second day after surgery, patients can be helped to take a semi-recumbent position to help relieve pain. For those with severe pain, painkillers can be given as prescribed by the doctor.

3. Vulva care

Patients with uterine fibroids should pay special attention to vulva care after surgery, clean it regularly, dry it with a special towel, keep the vulva dry and clean, and wash and change underwear frequently.

4. Psychological care

Medical staff can explain relevant knowledge about uterine fibroids to patients and their families to eliminate their concerns, enhance their determination and confidence to overcome the disease, cooperate with treatment, and promote physical recovery.