Postoperative care for patients with uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids are a common and frequently occurring disease among women, also known as uterine leiomyoma. They are common in women aged 30 to 50 and are relatively rare in those under 20 years old. If patients undergo surgical treatment, they need to pay attention to appropriate postoperative care to consolidate the therapeutic effect and promote recovery.

1. Take targeted maintenance measures according to the procedure

First of all, it is necessary to determine the nature of the patient's surgery, whether the patient has undergone myomectomy or hysterectomy. If it is a myomectomy, the surgical wound is small, the bleeding is small, and recovery is relatively easy. If it is a hysterectomy, the patient's wound is large, the amount of bleeding is large, the damage to the patient's body is greater, and the postoperative recovery time is longer. Generally speaking, a recovery period of 1-2 months is required, and more attention should be paid to maintenance. During the recovery period, patients should be careful not to get tired, not to get cold, and especially to rest. At the same time, attention should also be paid to nutritional intake. After exhausting, you should eat more high-protein, high-iron, and high-fiber foods, such as fish soup, green vegetables, etc. If you feel weak all over or have back pain after surgery, it is generally a manifestation of physical weakness after surgery. At this time, you should pay attention to rest and supplement nutrition.

2. Pay attention to psychological care

The patient will be in severe pain on the day after the operation. At this time, the patient's family and medical staff need to care and comfort them to help them get through the most painful period. At the same time, good psychological care and a positive mental state can also promote the recovery of the disease. It should be noted that if the patient retains the uterus and has not yet reached menopause, she needs to continue taking medication for about half a year to control her menstruation.