Patient's question:
After uterine fibroid removal for 10 days, how to deal with seasonal hot flashes?Doctor's answer:
1. Encourage frequent changes in position or bed mobility to promote gas elimination from the body and prevent postoperative bloating.2. Keep the wound clean and dry. If there is any drainage, immediately inform the nurse to change the gauze.
3. If you feel pain in the wound, you may inform the nurse, who can administer pain relief medication as prescribed by the doctor.
4. After passing gas, you may consume a light diet, such as congee and vegetables. Avoid foods that produce gas during defecation, such as milk and beans, to prevent postoperative bloating.
5. Dietary: After passing gas, you may eat high-protein, high-iron, and high-fiber foods, such as cherries, grapes, fish soup, and vegetables, to prevent postoperative constipation and promote wound healing.