What is the postoperative diet for patent ductus arteriosus? What are the postoperative precautions for patent ductus arteriosus?

For the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus, surgery is usually used clinically. After all, surgery is the fastest and most effective way to treat the disease. Experts say that surgery is better for treating diseases, but after surgery, our correct care is an effective measure to ensure the recovery of the disease. So, do you know how patients with patent ductus arteriosus should eat after surgery? 1. Strictly control salt intake. The main components of salt are sodium and chlorine. Sodium has the function of "hydrating" tissues in the human body. Most of the sodium and chlorine in the body are excreted from urine. Excessive sodium ion concentration in the blood can cause a large amount of water retention in the body, causing edema of the child's whole body, enlarged liver, increased burden on the heart, and severe heart failure. At the same time, too salty diet is also one of the important causes of hypertension. Therefore, the diet of children after congenital heart disease surgery must be lighter, and foods with high salt content such as pickled products, salted eggs, and salted fish should be avoided as much as possible. 2. It is not advisable to eat too much sweets such as chocolate. After heart surgery, when children are unwilling to eat, many parents like to stuff chocolate into their children, thinking that this can ensure nutrition. The main components of chocolate are fat and sugar, which are high in calories, but the proportion of protein and fat contained in it is very different from the normal needs of children. Eating too much chocolate can easily cause indigestion, constipation, and loss of appetite in children. At the same time, chocolate contains ingredients such as caffeine. Excessive consumption will not only make children overexcited and affect their rest, but also have certain adverse effects on the brain development of children. 3. It is not advisable to eat too much canned drinks and cold drinks. There are many varieties of canned drinks on the market. Many drinks are mainly composed of sugar or saccharin, spices, pigments and water, but they are often insufficient in nutrition. Cold drinks are also loved by children, but the digestive organs of children after major surgery are still in the recovery and adjustment stage, and the digestive function of children is often weak at this time. Overcold food entering the stomach will stimulate the contraction of gastric mucosal blood vessels and reduce gastric juice secretion, affecting the digestion process of food in the gastrointestinal tract; at the same time, it will also weaken the bactericidal ability of the digestive tract, leading to infectious diseases in the gastrointestinal tract. 4. It is not advisable to blindly supplement. Some parents believe that ginseng has a tonic effect, so they give ginseng soup to their children after surgery. Ginseng does have the function of strengthening the heart and body, replenishing qi and promoting the production of body fluids, but different ginsengs have different properties. Improper use may cause symptoms such as loss of appetite, nose bleeding, and irritability. Some supplements are not suitable for children during their growth and development. Through the above explanation of dietary care, have you mastered the recovery method for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus? In fact, the disease is not really terrible, but what really harms our lives is our own fear. Therefore, no matter what, we should be optimistic in the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus.