Postoperative care of thyroid swelling removal

Care after thyroidectomy: First, if there is a drainage tube just after surgery, it should be placed in a suitable position to prevent the drainage tube from being dislodged. Secondly, cold packs can be applied to the wound for the first 1-2 days after surgery, which can reduce blood and exudate from the wound surface and also reduce pain. Third, the patient needs to reduce the head and neck activities to reduce the pain and to reduce the bleeding. Fourth, because just after surgery in the diet attention, in the first 2 days after surgery try to eat warm and cool diet, do not eat too much chewing need to pull the muscle food, in 2 days after the appropriate intake of high quality protein, such as fish, shrimp, etc. to promote the repair of the trauma. It is also necessary to consume foods rich in vitamins and fiber, such as kiwi apples, to promote nerve repair, and other related matters need to consult with the attending physician.