What can I eat after appendectomy?

Generally, after appendectomy, patients can consume moderate amounts of rice soup, vegetable soup, soft noodles, steamed egg, and yogurt. Medications such as Paracetamol and Codeine Tablets (I), Indomethacin Sustained-Release Tablets, Ibuprofen Sustained-Release Capsules, Diclofenac Sodium Sustained-Release Tablets, and Aspirin Tablets may also be used. However, medication use should be under the guidance of a physician.

Specific details are as follows:

I. Food

1. Rice Soup

Rice soup is rich in carbohydrates. In the early postoperative period, gastrointestinal function is relatively weak. As a liquid food, rice soup generally does not place excessive burden on the gastrointestinal tract and can provide energy to help restore physical strength. Additionally, the water content in rice soup can replenish bodily fluids and prevent postoperative dehydration.

2. Vegetable Soup

Vegetable soups such as spinach soup and pumpkin soup are rich in vitamins and minerals. These nutrients can promote collagen synthesis, accelerate wound healing, and enhance the body's immunity. Moreover, vegetable soup is relatively mild in flavor, easily digested and absorbed, and does not excessively irritate the intestines, thus benefiting gastrointestinal recovery.

3. Soft Noodles

Soft noodles are semi-liquid food that is relatively easy for the gastrointestinal tract to digest and rich in carbohydrates, providing energy to the body. They can be paired with mild vegetables and a small amount of minced meat to increase nutritional value. During the phase when gastrointestinal function gradually recovers after surgery, soft noodles can help patients transition from liquid to normal diet.

4. Steamed Egg

Eggs are rich in high-quality protein, which is essential for tissue and cell repair. They promote wound healing and overall recovery after surgery. Steamed egg is more easily absorbed by the body, with a soft texture that generally does not burden the gastrointestinal tract, making it suitable for consumption after appendectomy.

5. Yogurt

After surgery, patients may experience intestinal flora imbalance due to antibiotic use or other factors. Yogurt contains abundant protein, calcium, and lactobacillus, which help regulate intestinal flora, maintain normal microbial balance, promote intestinal motility and digestion and absorption, and prevent intestinal problems such as constipation.

II. Medications

1. Paracetamol and Codeine Tablets (I): This is a medication with moderate analgesic effects, possessing cough-relieving and fever-reducing properties. It is used to treat postoperative pain and is beneficial for recovery.

2. Indomethacin Sustained-Release Tablets: These are generally used to treat pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, with anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. They can also improve pain caused by appendectomy.

3. Ibuprofen Sustained-Release Capsules: These are commonly used to treat fever caused by the common cold and can also relieve moderate pain. They are effective in managing pain caused by appendectomy.

4. Diclofenac Sodium Sustained-Release Tablets: These have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects and are effective in relieving pain caused by appendectomy.

5. Aspirin Tablets: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), it also has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, primarily used for fever and pain relief, but can also alleviate postoperative pain to some extent.

In the early postoperative period after appendectomy, patients should rest appropriately and avoid strenuous exercise.