What should the elderly pay attention to with spinal cord compression?

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Spinal cord compression refers to compression of the spinal cord or cauda equina, which is a common tumor complication. In 1959, barrow reported that the rate of autopsy was about 5%. According to the literature, lung cancer accounts for 16% - 33% of spinal cord compression, which is the most common malignant tumor. What should the elderly pay attention to with spinal cord compression? Let's talk about it

What should the elderly pay attention to with spinal cord compression?

It is also very important to strengthen the basic nursing and rehabilitation function exercise. For example, massage, passive movement in bed, proper out of bed exercise and so on can reflect the care of medical staff and promote their transformation to positive aspects.

To prevent constipation, patients should be given a variety of cellulose diet. Can eat more food: sea cucumber, oyster, turtle leaf vegetables, cereal, amaranth, rapeseed, Elaeagnus angustifolia, taro, mushroom, fungus, wild grape, etc.

Avoid spicy food, no smoking, alcohol and other hobbies. Pay attention to eat some soft and easy to digest food, such as rice porridge, noodle soup, egg soup, fish, bean products, vegetables, fresh juice, etc. This is conducive to the digestion and absorption of nutrients.

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Early diagnosis and early treatment of spinal cord compression can prevent the formation of complications. The operation can make 56% - 85% patients' back or radiation pain partially or completely relieved, 70% - 80% patients who can't walk can walk when they leave hospital with or without auxiliary tools, 57% - 93% patients can urinate and defecate autonomously, and the median survival time can reach 16 months. However, the operative mortality is 7% - 8%, and non fatal complications can occur in about 10%.