Appendicitis is a common and frequently-occurring disease in general surgery, and appendectomy is one of the oldest and most common operations in surgery. At present, there are two operations: open appendectomy and laparoscopic appendectomy.

If appendectomy is performed by laparotomy, postoperative maintenance should focus on restoring physical strength. Appendectomy is a common operation, but it does harm to human body. It can be supplemented by food, but it should not be too greasy. Choose digestible food early after operation, and you can basically eat normally after 2 weeks. During the recovery period, attention should be paid to maintaining proper physical activity and reducing the possibility of intestinal adhesion.

Diet should be taboo:

Diet should be light, and the following foods should be eaten less:

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Chemical irritants such as coffee and strong tea.

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Mechanically stimulated foods such as fried ribs, garlic noodles, leeks and bean sprouts.

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Sour foods such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, sweet and sour foods and sweets.

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Foods that produce a lot of gas, such as raw onions and onions.

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Cold food, cold drink.

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Not too much salt.

Matters needing attention after appendectomy and how to eat;

1. 6 hours after operation, you can take a semi-recumbent position to facilitate drainage and inflammatory exudate confined in the pelvic cavity.

2. Encourage patients to get up 24 hours after operation to promote the recovery of intestinal peristalsis and prevent intestinal adhesion.

3. After surgery, you can eat a small amount of juice diet, gradually increase the amount, and then eat soft food on the second to third day, that is, intestinal peristalsis, and eat general food on the fourth day according to the situation of exhaust and defecation.

4. Old and infirm people should pay attention to keep warm after operation, and need to pat their backs every day to help cough and prevent pneumonia. Keep the stool unobstructed.

5. Food should be diversified, and eat more protein-rich foods such as chicken and fish. Drinking fish soup every day is good for wound healing. Eat more fruits and vegetables to keep the stool unobstructed. Eating more foods containing vitamin C has the advantage of promoting wound healing. Do not eat spicy food and exercise properly to prevent intestinal adhesion.

6. Avoid heavy physical labor, sexual life and drinking within 3 months after operation. Because it usually takes 2-3 months to return to the preoperative state.

7. Pay attention to avoid postoperative fatigue, ensure adequate sleep and maintain a good mood.

8. If you feel pain and discomfort after operation, go to the hospital for a follow-up visit at any time.