What to do if you have not been able to pass gas after cholecystectomy

The non-exhaustion after cholecystectomy can be promoted by appropriate walking, abdominal hot packs, enemas, and correcting abnormal physical conditions to promote intestinal ventilation. 1. Appropriate walking: patients can leave the bed at an early stage and walk appropriately to promote the expulsion of abdominal flatulence from the intestinal tract, if allowed by the physician. 2. Warm abdominal compresses: the patient can use a warm towel to cover the abdomen, and with a clockwise massage in the abdomen, thus promoting flatulence from the patient’s body. 3. Enema: Enema can promote the discharge of stool in the intestine, thus promoting the discharge of gas from the intestine, suitable for postoperative constipation patients with intestinal insufficiency. 4. Correction of abnormal body conditions: if the patient has low blood potassium, gastrointestinal peristalsis will decrease, and the gas can not be discharged, then the patient’s water-electrolyte disorders should be corrected. In addition, if the patient has an intra-abdominal infection, the gastrointestinal tract will be paralyzed and the gas cannot be discharged. At this time, the patient should be treated with anti-infection, and the commonly used anti-infection drugs include ceftriaxone and cefoperazone. For patients who do not pass gas after cholecystectomy, they should inform their attending physician as soon as possible, so that they can be diagnosed and dealt with by a specialized physician to avoid delays that may lead to adverse outcomes.