Patient's question:
In this period, I feel my stomach is bigger than before, and my period doesn't go away after coming. Then, I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The doctor said I have uterine fibroids and need surgery. So, I would like to consult about the postoperative care for laparotomy for uterine fibroids? Besides, what kind of medicine can I take to relieve the pain?Doctor's answer:
If you have uterine fibroids, you don't need minimally invasive surgery; instead, an open abdominal surgery is performed. After the surgery, it is generally necessary to pay attention to the following: once the urinary catheter is removed, you should start moving around to prevent intestinal adhesion. You should generally fast for 24 hours, and there may be a possibility of experiencing abdominal pain again, which is a normal reaction. Nowadays, it is common to use a blood circulation pump after surgery, so there should be no pain. Uterine fibroids are a gynecological disease that is prone to recurrence. During medication, women need to pay attention to their own care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is recommended that patients pay close attention to maintaining clean external genitalia and changing underwear frequently.