Don’t take thyroid surgery lightly, forget to do these few things, it’s very serious! I suggest family members and patients to watch it together, it’s very useful! I also hope that you share and share it to help more people in need!
1. Suture removal and bathing issues:
The postoperative incision is usually removed in about a week. Do not wet the wound within one week after surgery to avoid infection. Bathe with clean water for two weeks after the operation. Do not use body wash or soap on the incision. You can use body wash for one month after the operation. (Follow the doctor’s advice)
2. Wound problems:
Within 48 hours after surgery, observe the wound. If the wound is swollen and increased in tension, the wound is likely to bleed. You should notify the medical staff immediately. Sent to the operating room for emergency clearance of hematoma. If it is not treated in time, the hematoma compresses the trachea and collapses the trachea. There is a risk of suffocation.
Third, voice problems:
speaking hoarse, due to the cleaning of the lymph nodes around the recurrent laryngeal nerve, the recurrent laryngeal nerve needs to be completely freed, and the nerve is very fragile. It can be damaged, talk as little as possible within two days of the operation and communicate with gestures.
A small number of patients after thyroid surgery may experience hoarseness or coughing when drinking water. Most of them are caused by compression and traction of the tissue edema and nerves. Generally, they can recover in 3-6 months without excessive anxiety.
IV. Diet problems:
Fasting is required on the day of thyroid surgery. You can resume eating on the first day after surgery. In order to speed up recovery, you can eat food that is conducive to reducing swelling. However, because the incision has not healed, the neck pain is obvious during early postoperative swallowing. You can change to a semi-liquid diet such as porridge and noodles. lean meat porridge is better, which is conducive to swallowing and reduces neck pain.
For thyroid cancer patients who need iodine 131 treatment,It is recommended to eat less high-iodine foods such as kelp and seaweed, and take non-iodized salt on time according to the doctor's recommendation.
V. Neck exercise problems:
After surgery, some patients often feel neck tightness, pressure, shoulder stiffness, etc. These symptoms are mostly caused by postoperative scar contracture. Rehabilitation exercises can return to normal. There is no need to maintain a stiff neck posture because of fear of wound opening or drainage tube falling off and pain. On the first day after surgery, as well as patients undergoing major surgery, it is recommended to perform neck exercises under the guidance of a doctor.
6. Medication problems:
Part of Thyroid disease Patients need to take levothyroxine tablets orally after surgery. This medicine is recommended to be taken at least half an hour before meals every morning, otherwise it will affect the absorption of the drug.
Seven: Other problems:
1. Some patients will experience numbness or even convulsions around the mouth and extremities after surgery. The milder ones will take calcium and reduce the amount of phosphorus in the diet. Foods, such as milk, egg yolks, fish, etc., can generally recover in 2-3 months.
2. Because the patient cannot eat after 10 o'clock the night before the operation, he can only eat liquid food after the operation. If dizziness and vomiting are added, the patient will be extremely lack of calories and become weak and trembling. In this case, it is recommended to take a thermometer , Observe the patient's body temperature changes in time, if there is any abnormality, contact the doctor immediately.
3. After the operation, help the patient to rub the legs. The next day, with the supervision of the guardian, the patient can get out of bed and walk as much as possible, otherwise the limbs will be particularly stiff.
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