Patient's question:
After a hysterectomy, what should be noted?Doctor's answer:
1. Encourage frequent turning or bedside activities to promote the expulsion of internal gases and prevent bloating.2. Keep the wound clean and dry. Change the gauze immediately if there is any drainage.
3. If you feel pain at the wound, take pain relievers as prescribed by your doctor.
4. After passing gas, you can eat a light diet, such as white porridge and vegetables. Avoid gas-producing foods to prevent bloating, such as milk and beans.
5. The urinary catheter can be removed on the second day after surgery, and you should urinate spontaneously within 5 hours.
6. In terms of diet, after passing gas, you can consume high-protein, high-iron, and high-fiber foods, such as cherries, grapes, fish soup, and vegetables, to prevent constipation and promote wound healing.