How soon after surgery for intestinal polyps can you start taking herbs?

After surgery for intestinal polyps, it is recommended to take herbs after 3 to 5 days. The specific situation varies from person to person, so please consult the physician related to the surgery for advice. Fasting is usually required for 6~8 hours after intestinal polyp surgery, and may be extended depending on the number and size of polyps. After the end of fasting, you need to transition to a liquid or semi-liquid diet for 1~2 days, and pay attention to small meals to avoid eating too much at one time. After that, normal diet can be resumed, but it should be light and easy to digest, avoiding cold, cold and greasy food. So generally about 3 to 5 days to resume a normal diet, normal diet after the recovery of the general gastrointestinal function can be restored to normal, at this time can be symptomatic appropriate to take Chinese medicine. Need to take Chinese medicine under the guidance of a professional doctor.