Best sleeping position after fibroid surgery

There is no saying about the best sleeping position after fibroid surgery. In order to promote wound healing and reduce discomfort after fibroid surgery, patients can generally adopt supine position, side-lying position, semi-sitting position, avoid prone position, and change sleeping position in time. The specific introduction is as follows:

1. Supine position: Supine position can reduce the risk of lung infection, because patients may experience respiratory symptoms such as coughing and sputum after surgery. Supine position helps sputum flow out and keeps the respiratory tract open.

2. Side-lying position: Side-lying position can reduce pressure on the surgical site, avoid wound bleeding and edema, and promote wound healing. Especially in the early stage after surgery, side-lying position can reduce the patient's pain and discomfort. When lying on the side, you should pay attention to avoid compressing the surgical site, and it is best to choose the side away from the surgical site.

3. Semi-sitting and recumbent position: After the operation, the surgical site may experience swelling and pain. The semi-sitting and recumbent position can elevate the body and head, which is beneficial for blood return and reduces swelling and pain in the surgical site.

4. Avoid prone position: Prone position will cause compression to the surgical site, affect blood circulation, may cause tissue liquefaction and infection, and also affect breathing, which is not conducive to postoperative recovery.

5. Change sleeping position in time: Changing sleeping position in time can avoid bedsores and reduce the risk of infection. Patients may have some complications after surgery, such as bedsores, venous thrombosis, etc. Changing sleeping position in time can reduce the risk of these complications.

The sleeping position after fibroid surgery should be based on the principle of avoiding pressure on the surgical site. Choosing a suitable sleeping position will help the wound recover and prevent the recurrence of fibroids. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to keeping the surgical site clean and dry to avoid infection.