How to care for patients with liver cancer in hot summer

1. Arrange food
        In terms of diet, the principle of three cleansing should be followed, one is cooling, that is, eating more vegetables and fruits. One is light, the diet is mainly light, and the food is cooked through steaming, sauteing, stewing and cold salad. Another is tonic. Choose beans or soy products rich in plant protein, poultry, fish or lean meat with low fat content. Avoid eating hot and greasy foods to prevent heat dryness from hurting your body. Summer air pollution is more serious, coupled with excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays, will increase the free radicals in the body. In addition, high consumption and malnutrition in summer will reduce the ability to scavenge free radicals. You might as well drink 2 to 3 cups of green tea a day. The tea polyphenols contained in green tea have certain antioxidant effects and physiological activities, which can protect the body. Cells, avoid free radical damage.

2. Pay attention to personal hygiene
        The high temperature and humid environment is suitable for the growth of pathogenic bacteria. Liver cancer patients are originally weak and consume a lot. During the treatment, the body lacks granulocytes, uses a large amount of hormones, the skin and mucous membrane are damaged, the catheter is indwelling, and the drainage is not caused by obstruction. Health and organ damage will increase the risk of infection and other complications. Therefore, you must pay attention to personal hygiene, take a bath frequently, brush your teeth in the morning and evening, rinse your mouth after meals, pay attention to dietary hygiene, and not eat moldy and spoiled food. Maintain air circulation in the living room and disinfect regularly.

3. Don't go out in hot weather
        Between 10 am and 4 pm is the time when the ultraviolet radiation is the strongest, try not to go out at this stage. In summer, the air conditioner is controlled at 26°C, and the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor cannot exceed 7°C. The air conditioner must be turned off after two hours of continuous use and the windows should be opened for ventilation.

4. Drink plenty of water
        In summer, the metabolism speeds up and it is easy to sweat. Excessive sweating will make the body lack of electrolytes and water. Cancer patients are prone to dehydration. Ensure that you have 1500~2500 ml of water intake every day, and you can also drink light salt water appropriately. Patients undergoing chemotherapy have a lot of sweat on their skin, and they should pay more attention to clean and dry skin, and change wet clothes in time. Choose loose and soft cotton clothes to reduce skin friction. Do not use iodine, soapy water or hot water to scrub the skin, nor use alcohol-containing ointments or lotions.