Symptoms after spinal canal tumor surgery

Update Date: 2025-10-17 Source: Network

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According to the location, spinal canal tumors can be divided into intramedullary tumors, extramedullary intradural tumors and extramedullary extradural tumors. Intramedullary tumors account for about 15% of spinal canal tumors. Astrocytoma and ependymoma are common. Epidural tumors account for 60% of spinal canal tumors. Neurofibroma, schwannoma and meningioma are common. Extramedullary and epidural tumors account for 25% of spinal canal tumors, most of which are metastases and lymphoma. Tell us about the symptoms after the operation of spinal canal tumor

Symptoms after spinal canal tumor surgery

Fasting should be done when anesthesia is not awake after spinal canal tumor operation. 6 hours after awake, nutrition should be strengthened, and diet with high protein, high calorie, high vitamin and crude fiber can be given. In order to facilitate intestinal peristalsis, keep the stool unobstructed.

Many people think that after spinal canal tumor surgery, in order to avoid injury to patients, they need to lie quietly in bed and try not to move, but in fact, the static lying position may lead to epidural hematoma in patients, so it is recommended to move the lower limbs every 2 hours in the process of resting, so as to avoid postoperative complications.

Anesthetics will be used in spinal canal surgery, and patients should fast before they wake up. If family members feel that the patient's mouth is dry, they can gently wipe the patient's lips with cotton swabs to help relieve dryness; After the anesthesia effect recedes, the family members can give patients more food with high protein. In addition, high vitamin and crude fiber food are recommended to focus on, so as to help patients with defecation, so as to avoid constipation and other problems in the process of postoperative recovery.

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Finally, I would like to remind you that patients with spinal canal tumor after surgery must pay attention to diet, eat more light food, and remember not to overwork. Do a good job in back care and wear protective tools when necessary.