For colorectal cancer, surgery is the main treatment method. So how should patients with colorectal cancer be cared for after surgery?

Diet careAfter gastrointestinal peristalsis has recovered, anal exhaust, or colostomy is opened 2 to 3 days after the operation, the gastric tube can be pulled out, and a small amount of liquid can be eaten first. If there is no discomfort, change to a semi-liquid diet, and a low-residue diet for 1 week after the operation, and 2 Zhou Jin Shao Zha common food.

ActivityWhile the patient is bedridden, the patient can be encouraged to turn over in bed and move his limbs; on the first day after surgery, if the patient's condition permits, the patient can be assisted to get out of bed and move to promote the recovery of intestinal peristalsis, reduce abdominal distension, and avoid intestinal adhesions.

Drainage tube careKeep the abdominal and presacral drainage tubes unobstructed and properly fixed, and observe and record the color, nature and amount of drainage fluid. Presacral drainage tubes are generally left in place for 5 to 7 days.

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