A mastectomy is a surgical intervention whose purpose is to remove the mammary gland. The causes of mastectomy: breast cancer, breast sarcoma or purulent formations.
Radical mastectomy involves the removal of the mammary gland completely. Subcutaneous mastectomy presupposes the preservation of tissue stores, the nipple site with the areola remain untouchable. Removal of the breast is already a radical operation, which causes the maximum changes in the postoperative period.
Rehabilitation after subcutaneous mastectomy is much easier than with a radical surgery. Recovery after mastectomy should begin immediately after surgery.
Gymnastics after mastectomy
Therapeutic gymnastics after mastectomy should be conducted in the presence of an instructor, and in the course of time a woman can deal with it independently. When worsening of the operation of the shoulder joint, it is necessary to use swinging movements, lifting and retracting the hand. The sore hand should be gradually involved in daily movements: when combing hair, wiping with a towel, etc. For treatment, a gymnastic stick is useful. The goal of gymnastics should be aimed at restoring the mobility of the hand and improving the well-being of the woman.
It is very important to regularly engage in gymnastics and gradually increase the load without sudden movements. When exercising after a mastectomy, it is not recommended to overdo the loads.
Complications after mastectomy
Complications after mastectomy may be more related to the tactics of antitumor treatment. Common complications after mastectomy:
- a disorder of clotting of blood;
- phantom pain;
- bleeding;
- outflow of lymph;
- deterioration of the shoulder joint;
- rachiocampsis;
- pain in the neck;
- slow healing of wound region;
- scar formation;
- depressive states, etc.
Breast reconstruction after mastectomy is a frequent occurrence. Breast can be restored both during the operation and after it. Most women refuse breast restoration or implants, because there are a number of risks.
Nutrition after mastectomy plays an important role. The diet should be changed, you must give up fatty and refined food and pay attention to vitamins.
Women should understand that life does not end after a mastectomy. Thanks to modern innovative technologies in the treatment and diagnosis of cancer, thousands of women remain healthy and return to a full life. It should be noted that the need for mastectomy can arise both in women and in men.