Diet and maintenance for rectal cancer

The treatment process of rectal cancer is long and painful, and patients also need to have strong psychological endurance and enough patience to make the condition improve. And our treatment plan is even more important. If the treatment measures are not right, there will be no obvious treatment effect. Of course, in addition to treatment, we also need to take good care of the patients.

Dietary considerations for patients with colorectal cancer:

1. In daily life, the principle of diet for patients with rectal cancer is to develop good eating habits and a balanced diet. It is best for patients to avoid eating spicy and irritating foods. In addition, fried foods must not contain raw onions, peppers, leeks, etc.; smoking and drinking are also taboos for patients with rectal cancer. Try to limit fat intake. Patients can eat some fruits and vegetables in moderation, as well as foods rich in fiber and vitamins.

2. People who have a high-fat diet, especially those who often consume meat fat, are more likely to develop the disease than those who have a low-fat diet. High fat metabolism will lead to an increase in bile acid and cholesterol, thereby increasing the risk of cancer. At the same time, the principles of diet for colorectal cancer should be noted that a high-fat diet will lead to the rapid growth of anaerobic bacteria, which will secrete more carcinogenic components and aggravate the condition.

3. In addition, the dietary principle for rectal cancer is to eat a light diet. A small number of patients can undergo "artificial anus" surgery. After surgery, the patient's diet is forbidden to be too salty. The diet should be easy to digest and nutritious, and the patient's normal diet should be gradually restored. Try to avoid garlic and other foods that are easy to produce odor and flatulence, which will cause discomfort to the patient.

Maintenance care for patients with rectal cancer:

(1) Pay attention to dietary adjustments: Patients with gallbladder cancer have poor bile excretion, which affects the digestion and absorption of food, especially fatty foods. Patients often experience poor appetite, poor appetite, abdominal distension, and irregular bowel movements. Choose foods that are easy to digest and absorb and rich in nutrition, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, eat less or no high-fat foods, refrain from smoking and drinking, and drink plenty of water.

(2) Psychological care: Emotions have an important relationship with the development of the disease, the treatment effect and the prognosis. Medical staff should encourage patients to maintain a happy attitude, build confidence in overcoming the disease, give full play to the body's potential, enable patients to actively cooperate with the treatment and improve the effect.

(3) When resting, you should maintain a comfortable lying position, generally lying on the left side or lying on your back, to prevent pressure on the gallbladder.

(4) Encourage patients to do what they can to divert negative emotions and adjust their mentality, such as practicing qigong, taking a walk, listening to popular science knowledge, and combining movement and stillness.

(5) Closely observe changes in body temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure to prevent the occurrence of complications.