After endoscopic intestinal polypectomy, strict bed rest is usually not required and light physical activity is possible. However, in the case of surgical resection, bed rest is required for about 3-7 days, but it also needs to be judged in the context of the patient’s specific situation.
Intestinal polyps are bulging lesions of the intestinal mucosa and can be removed by intestinal clamping. Pathological tests are usually done after intestinal polyp removal, and if it is a simple intestinal polyp, rest for a few days after surgery. During this period, we should pay attention to a light diet, eat more food rich in dietary fiber, and observe whether there is bleeding and discomfort in the intestine, and review the colonoscopy 1-2 months after surgery. If the pathological examination suggests that the polyp is bad in nature, further admission to the hospital for CT, MRI, etc. may be required to understand the health status of various organs in the body. The doctor will take appropriate treatment measures according to the patient’s specific situation, and the hospital stay may be longer at this time.
Most intestinal polyps are not very serious lesions, and patients will recover quickly by actively cooperating with doctors and paying attention to lifestyle modifications.