How to maintain your health after hysterectomy

For a long time, uterine fibroids have seriously affected the health and lives of many women. A survey shows that the incidence of uterine fibroids has been increasing in recent years. Mainly some middle-aged women after the age of 40 are very susceptible to uterine fibroids. Generally, patients will have symptoms such as irregular menstruation, increased menstrual bleeding, and unbearable abdominal pain. Hysterectomy is one of the better treatments. Today we will mainly learn about how to maintain after hysterectomy.

Eat more foods containing protein, vitamins and iron, such as fish soup, grapes, cherries, vegetables, etc.

You should increase your calcium and hormone intake, such as animal bones, dried fish, soy foods, and exercise properly to avoid falls and fractures.

If you have anemia, eat more foods high in iron, such as pork liver, black sesame, grapes, seaweed, wolfberry, shiitake mushrooms, etc.

There are no special dietary taboos, but try to eat less irritating and gas-producing foods.

Eat less oily, fried, smoked or grilled foods.

Eat more vegetables, fruits and high-fiber foods and fruits, especially tomatoes, yams, and seasonal fruits. Drink 2000-3000 ml of water every day to prevent constipation.

Home care and precautions after hysterectomy:

1. Those who have had a hysterectomy will no longer have menstruation.

2. After the operation, observe whether the wound is red, swollen, hot, painful or has abnormal secretions. If any of the above symptoms occur, please return for a follow-up visit as soon as possible.

3. 6-8 weeks after the operation, when the deep tissues in the pelvic cavity have recovered, you can have a normal sexual life. Sexual life should be prohibited for 3 months after total hysterectomy, and normal work and life can be resumed after 3 months.

4. Avoid lifting objects heavier than 3 kg, bending over to pick up objects, and climbing stairs within 6-8 weeks after the operation. You can use a belly band appropriately.

5. Avoid sitting for long periods of time, long-distance travel, yoga, rhythmic dance and other exercises that may increase abdominal pressure within 3 months to avoid pelvic bleeding. Resume normal work and life after 3 months.

6. If you have undergone bilateral oophorectomy, you are prone to osteoporosis and should pay more attention to it in your daily life.

Today we will introduce to you some diet and daily life precautions after hysterectomy. As long as proper care is taken after hysterectomy, the patient's body will basically recover in a few months. In addition, it is recommended that patients do not neglect to go to the hospital for regular check-ups after recovering their health to avoid recurrence of the disease.