Up to now, the pathogenesis of intestinal cancer has not been completely understood, but in the world of ordinary people, the view that "intestinal cancer is a disease caused by eating" is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. "Eating" and "intestinal cancer" are often associated with each other. It's not surprising, after all, the intestines are closely related to the digestion and absorption of food.

Although people's views are one-sided, diet is indeed the cause of bowel cancer. Many patients after bowel cancer surgery are even more "fearful of wolves before and tigers behind" when it comes to food. However, food is the most important thing for the people, and they dare not eat anything. Wouldn't that be equivalent to the sky falling?

At present, the clinical treatment of colon cancer is mainly based on surgical treatment. So what should patients with colon cancer pay attention to after surgery?

What should I eat after surgery?

What patients with colon cancer can and cannot eat after surgery depends largely on the type of surgery. If you don't know, you should ask the doctor. For example, for patients who have undergone resection and anastomosis surgery for colon cancer, You are not allowed to eat in the short term. After three or four days, you can gradually drink water and eat liquid food according to the doctor's instructions. For patients who have undergone ostomy surgery, since there is no "anastomotic" problem involved, the time for eating may be longer. in advance.

While the patient is eating liquid food, the doctor will also give the patient some appropriate energy supplement until he can eat semi-liquid food, that is, porridge with rice grains, soft noodles, etc. This type of food can maintain the patient's basic daily needs, so No rehydration is needed.

As family members, you need to note that for 2 to 4 weeks after surgery, most patients may have to eat a semi-liquid diet, that is, mainly soft foods. The total amount of semi-liquid food is still slightly less. If you eat like this for a long time, many patients will Weight loss occurs.

Although it is not recommended for patients to eat spicy food after surgery, especially for patients with colon cancer, because it may have a certain stimulating effect on the intestines and defecation, onions, ginger, garlic, and peppers are not taboos, and occasionally Even if you eat a small amount, you don't need to be too nervous or worried.

Even after returning to health, it is recommended to pay attention to the diet structure and try to ensure the habit of defecation every day. In short, after colon cancer surgery, patients should take certain improvement measures in diet and activities, which will promote the recovery of gastrointestinal function after surgery and reduce the risk of gastrointestinal function. It is of great significance to reduce the incidence of postoperative complications and improve the quality of life.