What to do if you have a cold after kidney stone surgery

kidney stonePatients who develop a cold after surgery usually need to be managed depending on the severity of the condition. If symptoms are mild, general treatment may be used to relieve discomfort; If the symptoms are more obvious or continue to worsen, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time and use medication under the guidance of a doctor.

1. General treatment: For mild cold symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, etc., you can drink more warm water to promote the body's metabolism, and pay attention to keeping warm to avoid further development of the disease caused by cold;

2. Drug treatment: When the above measures cannot improve the symptoms, under the guidance of professional physicians, anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs such as compound aminophenamine tablets, ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, acetaminophen granules can be taken to control inflammatory reactions and pain symptoms, and if necessary, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride nasal drops can be used to reduce nasal mucosal congestion, so as to alleviate the symptoms of poor breathing.It can also help dilute the sputum and promote its excretion through aerosol inhalation, which can help with disease recovery;

3. Other methods: In addition to the above treatment methods, dietary care and life management should also be strengthened to assist physical rehabilitation. Keep light, digestible and nutritious foods in your daily life, such as millet porridge, egg custard or fresh fruits and vegetables, but try to minimize the intake of spicy, irritating and greasy foods so as not to affect the recovery process. At the same time, it is also necessary to develop a good habit of going to bed early and getting up early, and ensure sufficient sleep time, which is conducive to enhancing self-immunity and shortening the course of the disease.

In addition, since the occurrence of the disease is related to infectious factors, it is necessary to do a good job of personal protection, wear masks when going out, wash hands frequently, and regularly open windows for ventilation to reduce the risk of cross-infection.