What to do about lower extremity lymphedema after cervical cancer surgery

Lower limb lymphedema after cervical cancer surgery can be reduced by nursing to reduce the symptoms and control the condition. Nursing care includes psychological care, lower limb skin care, lower limb functional exercise, manual lymphatic drainage and so on. 1. Psychological care: because the operation and the site of lymphedema are relatively private, patients are prone to negative emotions such as anxiety and depression, which will affect the recovery. Therefore, family members and partners should support the patient and let the patient relax to accept the treatment. 2. Lower limb skin care: Lower limb lymphedema is easy to cause skin infection, so we should pay attention to skin care to prevent infection. 3. Functional exercise of lower limbs: choosing appropriate exercise such as walking and sitting exercise can promote lymphatic circulation and make the edema subside. 4. Manipulative lymphatic drainage: let the patient lie down, relax the abdomen, slightly elevate the feet, press the lymph nodes in the order of healthy side first and then the affected side, and drain the lymph according to the lymphatic direction, so as to make the lymph flow back smoothly and relieve the edema. In addition, the patient can elevate the affected limbs during rest, which can help lymphatic reflux. You can also wear compression stockings to exert pressure on the lower limbs to promote lymphatic reflux. It is recommended that patients consult a doctor in time and treat the symptoms under the guidance of a professional doctor.