Even surgery can not cure Polycystic Kidney Disease, it is necessary in
emergency. Apart from activity, diet and medication, here are post-operative
instruction on catheter, wound care, bowel movements and when to contact your
doctor that you need know.
Catheter and Wound Care
Do not remove the dressing from the wound unless instructed. If you are at
home with a bandage, it is usually removed after 48 hrs.
Your sutures will dissolve over time and do not need to be removed. Your
steri-strips will fall off over a two-week period; please let them fall off on
their own rather than removing them. You can trim the edges of the steri-strips
that have rolled up onto themselves if they bother you.
You may cover the wound with gauze if there is mild drainage.
If the wound becomes red, inflamed, or has excessive drainage, please contact
your doctor immediately.
If you notice pus coming from any wound, please call your physician.
Expect some spotting or bleeding from your incision for the next 1-week, if
it progressively worsens then please call your physician.
If you have a catheter in place, wash around it gently with soap and water.
Keep the catheter taped to your thigh or abdomen to avoid inadvertent jerking or
pulling. Do not disconnect the catheter from the drainage bag unless directed by
your doctor. You may apply Bacitracin ointment at the point the catheter enters
your body.
Bowel Movements
Do not strain when having a bowel movement. Expect irregular bowel habits
after surgery until fully recovered. Increase fiber in your diet.
You may need to use a stool softener or laxative. Try Colace (Docusate
Sodium), Metamucil or Milk of Magnesia at your local pharmacy.
When to Contact your Doctor
Excessive bleeding or passage of large clots. Also if you feel your bladder
is not draining or if you are unable to urinate.
Fevers greater than 101o F, excessive chills.
Nausea and vomiting or inability to keep down fluids.
Significant tenderness or swelling in the legs, chest pain, shortness of
breath.
Go for some tests regularly.
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