Note the diet after vocal cord polyp surgery

Diet after vocal cord polyp surgery plays an important role in the prognosis and recovery of the patient, because the vocal cords are located in the throat where food passes. Accordingly, some foods need to have the effect of supporting the patient's recovery without affecting the organs in the body.

Vocal cord polyps are small, smooth, thin and pinkish-white tumors. The polyp is located in the middle third of the vocal cords and on the superior surface of the medial lumen of the larynx.
Accordingly, the cause of vocal cord polyps is due to laryngeal edema when infected, some occupational diseases need to be talked about. Hyperplasia of the epithelial, connective, or mucosal tissues of the larynx can cause laryngeal polyps.
In addition, the cause of laryngeal polyps is also because the patient has a long history of chronic laryngitis.
Laryngeal polyps, although not seriously affecting the patient's health, can affect the voice, especially for those who do jobs that often have to communicate.

During otolaryngoscopy, if the patient is diagnosed with polyps in the vocal cords and has not had severe symptoms, then medical intervention is not necessary. Patients can be treated at home by making lifestyle changes such as rinsing their mouth, brushing their teeth in the evening, morning and after meals, limiting communication and talking.
However, the above treatment method only helps patients reduce uncomfortable symptoms caused by the disease, cannot completely solve chronic laryngitis as well as polyps in the vocal cords, so the disease is easy to recur. broadcast. In the case of large fibrous particles, the doctor may appoint the patient to have laparoscopic surgery to remove and remove polyps in the vocal cords.
Surgery for polyps in the vocal cords is a simple, minimally invasive procedure. However, in order to recover quickly after surgery, patients need to pay attention to follow the instructions of the doctor, and at the same time pay attention to the diet after surgery for vocal cord polyps, because the vocal cords are located in the throat. where food passes.

As mentioned above, the diet after surgery for vocal cord polyps is very important, because this is the location where a lot of food passes. The maintenance of nutrition as well as the selection of reasonable foods must ensure the factors that help the patient recover quickly as well as not affect the organs that have been damaged by polyp surgery. vocal cords.

Diet after surgery for vocal cord polyps is recommended as follows:
3.1 Should eat liquid foods The vocal cords are easily dry, so the patient can be at risk if dehydrated. Therefore, providing fluid to the body is extremely necessary after surgery for vocal cord polyps.
Diet after surgery should be full of water or vegetable broths to keep urine light yellow. Accordingly, patients should also avoid using stimulants such as alcohol and beer because drinks containing alcohol can dehydrate.

3.2. Turn food into a soft, easy-to-swallow form To minimize the recurrence of the disease, you should follow the instructions from your doctor. However, if there is no advice from the doctor about the diet after surgery for vocal cord polyps, the patient should use soft foods that are easy to swallow after the first liquid meal.
Besides, can increase the amount of food gradually, according to the ability to swallow but should not be too hasty. Some foods are recommended in the diet after vocal cord polyp surgery such as pureed vegetables, potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, porridge...

In addition to eating according to the diet after surgery for vocal cord polyps, patients need to avoid some foods that are harmful to health.
In fact, partially damaged vocal cords are caused by gastroesophageal reflux syndrome. Accordingly, gastric acid can cause more damage to the vocal cords after surgery. Therefore, for patients with a history of acid reflux such as indigestion, heartburn, doctors may recommend continuing to take antacids and avoiding foods that trigger acid reflux such as fruits containing vitamins. C, citrus. Some drinks have stimulants such as alcohol, chocolate, high-fat foods, mints, spicy foods and tomatoes. In addition, patients also need to avoid eating or drinking too hot food for 24 to 48 hours after surgery to reduce the risk of bleeding.

In addition to maintaining a diet after surgery for vocal cord polyps, you need to change some habits to limit this condition from recurring.
You should maintain a daily hygiene routine, and regularly rinse your mouth with physiological saline mixed with warm or diluted green tea water. When taking a shower, you can open the shower to let hot water spread around and inhale the heat for about 5 minutes. Doing this works to relieve pain caused by laryngitis. In addition, you should also eat a lot of green vegetables, berry fruits to reduce inflammation in the bronchi. In addition, eat nutritious, easy-to-swallow and easy-to-digest foods such as flour, cereals or dairy products that are rich in vitamin D, calcium, and protein. Should drink a lot of water to eliminate toxins from the body, especially for people with laryngitis, this also supports the treatment of the disease very well because they are often dehydrated.

In addition to the above recommendations, patients should also limit the use of greasy, hot and spicy foods, limit salty foods, eat a lot of sugar and avoid drinks containing stimulants to prevent recurrence.
Vinmec International General Hospital applies many effective and advanced techniques for the treatment of vocal cord polyps in the world, under the guidance of a team of well-trained, experienced and professional doctors and nurses. the support of modern machinery and equipment. In addition, patients treated for vocal cord polyps at Vinmec will enjoy dedicated medical care, always putting the interests and health of customers first. On the other hand, when treating vocal cord polyps at Vinmec, a team of specialists will also advise on nutrition after surgery for vocal cord polyps to minimize complications and speed up recovery. .
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