Sequelae of cervical lymph node dissection

The lymph nodes in the human body are distributed in various parts of the body. They are important immune organs and have a significant impact on human health. There are many lymph nodes in the neck, and problems are more likely to occur there, especially when the problem is too serious, surgical treatment is required. However, sequelae of cervical lymph node dissection also often occur, such as swelling of the lower limbs, and some people may even have persistent fever, which can cause damage to the nervous system in severe cases.

1. Lymph node dissection will bring some sequelae, because when the cancerous tissue is removed, the lymphatic vessels may be cut off. In this way, the lymph fluid in the body will not be able to flow normally, which may cause symptoms of swelling in the arms or some part of the body. For example, when removing cancer cells from the body, it is very easy to cause swelling in the lower limbs.

2. After lymph node clearance, since the lymphatic vessels are easily cut off, it is very likely to cause lymphedema. Lymphedema can sometimes be very serious and even have a great impact on daily life. In addition, this situation is very prone to infection and may even cause symptoms such as fever and pain. This situation must be dealt with in a timely manner.

3. Another situation is that when doing lymph node dissection, the surrounding nerves will be cut off. Because there are many nervous systems around the lymph nodes, they will inevitably be cut off during the operation. This will definitely cause sequelae, such as urination disorders, and even in some cases, sexual dysfunction.

Note: There are also situations where the fingers may not lose their ability to respond, but this situation should be considered a medical accident, so the patient should go to a regular hospital and undergo appropriate surgery to avoid this situation.

After the operation, you need to change the dressing regularly to promote wound healing and receive medication. At the same time, you need to strengthen your immune system, improve nutrition, drink plenty of water, eat more celery, winter melon, jujube, cucumber, apple, and protect your gastrointestinal tract. This will help you get better faster.