Guide To Appendicitis Treatment And Recovery

Support Abdomen Appropriately

Doctors routinely advise patients recovering from any kind of abdominal surgery that they will need to support their abdomen appropriately for optimal healing. Coughing, sneezing, laughing, and moving could cause pain. To reduce discomfort, patients may want to place a pillow over their lower abdomen as soon as possible during coughing or laughing. While holding the pillow, they should apply light pressure to support their abdominal muscles. Having a pillow nearby at all times will make this process easier, and patients should aim to move as slowly and gently as possible. Although supporting the abdomen can help, patients recovering from surgery should let their doctor know if they have any worsening abdominal pain, and they should check the incision sites for signs of bleeding, discharge, or pus. Although a greenish discharge is a healthy sign of healing, a discharge of bright red blood that soaks through a bandage will need medical attention, and patients also need to seek care if their stitches loosen.

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