in the elevator
In the private room of the date
One of the things I'm most afraid to hear is
"Did you fart?"
This "tasteful" greeting
But it was the doctor who faced a patient who had undergone abdominal surgery
The most important concern
The doctor asked three questions after the operation:
"Is your stomach bloated today?"
"Did you spank today?"
"Did you have a bowel movement today?"
The reason why I care so much
It's not because the doctor is idle."
It's because
These are the assessment of the patient
An important indicator of the recovery of gastrointestinal function
Because postoperative patients
Postoperative intestinal paralysis often occurs
This affects the entire recovery process
What exactly is postoperative intestinal paralysis?
Let's take a look!
[What is postoperative intestinal paralysis]
Postoperative intestinal paralysis is the inhibition of the normal peristalsis function of the intestine after surgery, resulting in the inability of intestinal contents to advance smoothly, resulting in symptoms such as abdominal distention, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. This condition is especially common after abdominal surgery, but it can also occur after other types of surgery.
What are the causes of postoperative intestinal paralysis? 】
01
Surgical trauma
Surgical trauma can cause damage to the nerves in the intestines, affecting the normal peristalsis of the intestines.
02
Intra-abdominal infection
Intra-abdominal infection can trigger intestinal inflammation that further suppresses intestinal function.
03
Inadequate blood supply to the intestines
Postoperative hypotension and hypoxemia may lead to insufficient blood supply to the intestines, resulting in intestinal paralysis.
04
Electrolyte abnormalities
Electrolyte abnormalities, particularly hypokalemia, may also contribute to intestinal dysfunction.
If postoperatively
Unfortunately, he suffered a "surprise attack" of intestinal paralysis
How should we "fight back"?
ask
How is postoperative intestinal paralysis treated?
01
General treatment
General treatment is mainly to promote intestinal peristalsis by chewing gum and increasing exercise.
02
drug therapy
Pharmacological treatment includes reducing the use of opioids and rehydration.
Besides
Traditional Chinese medicine also has a "big move"
On the treatment of postoperative intestinal paralysis
It has a unique subtlety
√ Acupuncture therapy
Acupuncture, as a type of therapy in traditional Chinese medicine, can adjust the flow of qi and blood and improve the function of internal organs by stimulating specific acupuncture points in the human body. A number of clinical studies have shown that acupuncture can effectively shorten the duration of postoperative intestinal paralysis and significantly improve postoperative gastrointestinal function. At the same time, acupuncture treatment has the advantages of few side effects and easy operation, so it has received extensive attention in the treatment of postoperative intestinal paralysis.
generally
Postoperative intestinal paralysis
is a common complication of abdominal surgery
Acupuncture as a unique therapy
It can work wonders in its treatment
Helping patients recover sooner
Friends in need
Remember to actively seek medical attention~
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