What to do if gastric cancer causes intestinal obstruction

Gastric cancer ileus is caused by intestinal permeability and reduction of intestinal volume caused by cancerous tissue, and feces cannot pass through. The main symptom is abdominal pain, which is obviously related to pain and reduced posture, and upper abdominal discomfort will occur. At the same time, swollen abdominal lymph nodes will compress the patient's intestinal tract and narrow the intestinal cavity. When the intestinal contents cannot pass smoothly, it will cause intestinal obstruction. Intestinal obstruction after gastric cancer surgery can be divided into two categories: mechanical and dynamic.

What are the symptoms of gastric cancer recurrence after surgery?

Generally speaking, if gastric cancer recurs after surgery, the patient will have a series of corresponding clinical symptoms, such as abdominal pain, and some patients may also experience abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, fever, anemia, weight loss, and fatigue. Generally, in the early recurrence of gastric cancer after surgery, the patient may not have obvious symptoms, but most patients will experience stomach pain and other phenomena, and there may also be metastasis to other parts of the body. In addition, severe cases may also experience decreased appetite and other phenomena. If you want to confirm the diagnosis, you can go to the hospital for a gastroscopy or ultrasound examination.

What are the nursing diagnosis and nursing measures for gastric cancer?

Patients with gastric cancer must be reminded to pay attention to their diet. They can eat high-calorie, high-protein and high-vitamin foods that are easy to digest and supplement the required nutrients. They should also pay attention to changes in their condition. If there is bleeding or obvious weight loss, they must pay attention at any time and make corresponding preparations. For the care of patients with gastric cancer, in daily life, you must pay attention to the patient's diet. You must handle it well. Usually, you should eat light and easily digestible liquid food, but you should also ensure the nutrition required by the patient's body. You can add some lean pork appropriately, but you must chew them to promote digestion. Patients should avoid overeating, try to eat small meals, form regular eating habits, and eat more liquid or semi-liquid food.