What are the symptoms of recurrence of colon cancer after surgery

Many people do not know how to effectively treat diseases such as colon cancer. Once a patient has rectal cancer, the patient's body will suffer a huge disaster. Experts say that in fact, some patients have complications after colon cancer surgery, which brings difficulties to later recovery. The following is an expert's account of the complications after colon cancer surgery.

1. Digestive tract reactions. Due to surgical anesthesia or intraoperative chemotherapy, patients may experience adverse digestive tract reactions such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, etc. for a period of time after surgery, which seriously affects the patient's absorption and recovery of nutrients after surgery. Attention should be paid to rehydrating patients and correcting water and electrolyte disorders. If necessary, gastric motility drugs and digestive drugs can be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Anastomotic leakage. Anastomotic leakage is a serious postoperative complication of colon cancer. It is caused by some loopholes or deficiencies in traditional surgical techniques, such as damage to mesenteric blood vessels, poor blood supply to the anastomosis, and loose sutures. In addition, the malnutrition and poor physical condition of middle-aged and elderly patients lead to a high incidence of this complication. With the continuous innovation of medical technology and surgical equipment, especially the use of stapler technology, the incidence of anastomotic leakage has decreased significantly, the patient's pain has decreased, and the quality of life has been improved. When anastomotic leakage is inevitable, intestinal drainage can be performed to reduce the intracavitary pressure, and enterostomy or Hartmann surgery can be performed in a timely manner.

3. Urinary system injury. When separating the nerves and blood vessels in the pelvic cavity during surgery, improper or careless operation may cause varying degrees of damage to the urinary system, and the patient may experience symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination. To prevent infection or affect the healing of the patient's wound, caution is required during the surgical operation.

The above is the expert's description of the complications after colon cancer surgery. For diseases such as colon cancer, everyone should pay serious attention to the harm it causes. Postoperative rehabilitation treatment is also very important. Experts remind that after colon cancer surgery, you must pay attention to health care, actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, and pay attention to hygiene and eating habits.