13 Golden Rules After Aneurysm Surgery

There are 13 recommendations to be considered after aneurysm surgery, which I, as a neurosurgeon, consider to be the golden rules. These recommendations are not only to prevent patients who have undergone aneurysm surgery from having an aneurysm again, but also to lead a healthy life. is also necessary. If our patients have undergone a successful surgery after an aneurysm, they should pay attention to the following issues:

Even if everything is done properly after aneurysm surgery, there is a small chance that vasospasm (cerebral vasospasm) may occur as a complication. For this reason, you should regularly use the medications prescribed by your doctor after surgery. However, you should not be afraid. Possibility of vasospasm after aneurysm surgery is low... On the other hand, the only and best option for the treatment of aneurysms is endovascular treatment, i.e. closed surgery or, for some aneurysms, open surgery. Today, the chances of success in aneurysm surgery are quite high. If your aneurysm is detected and closed before it bleeds, you are in a very good situation. I can tell you.

If an aneurysm surgery was performed after a bleeding bubble, even if the bubble heals, unfortunately, some of our patients live with the devastating effects of brain hemorrhage. can be inevitable. However, many patients regain their health despite a bleeding aneurysm. Hospitalized after brain hemorrhage In order to regain their former strength after surgery, our patients should apply the physical rehabilitation recommended by their doctors and use muscle strengtheners. they should exercise regularly. If our patients who have been treated after a brain hemorrhage experience loss of function, time is needed to determine whether it is permanent or not. Sometimes other parts of the brain can take over the function of the damaged area.

Rest when you feel tired. Adequate and quality sleep will contribute to your recovery and cell regeneration after aneurysm surgery. If you have difficulty resting, create a daily rest routine. Over time, your body will adapt to this rhythm.

Try not to lie flat after aneurysm surgery

Try not to lie flat as long as you rest after aneurysm surgery. Make your bed inclined so that your head is slightly elevated. Or your pillow, Make this happen by placing an extra pillow, towel, etc. under your neck.

When getting out of bed, first sit down and wait for a while. Do not try to get up immediately. Get up slowly, in a controlled manner.

Do not dye your hair for 4 weeks after aneurysm surgery. If you have stitches, you can wash your hair two or three days after the stitches are removed. However, you should take care not to wet your head or swim for a while.

If you smoke after aneurysm surgery, you should definitely quit smoking. Because studies have shown that the likelihood of aneurysm in smokers much more. Our brain needs oxygen and fresh air to function properly. People experience headaches when they cannot get fresh air. However People who smoke do not feel these headaches because of nicotine and smoking addiction. Smoking prevents oxygen from reaching the brain cells. It reduces blood circulation. As in other parts of the body, smoking is the main cause of thinning, blockages and aneurysms in the brain vessels.

Get your blood pressure under control

Another major cause of aneurysms forming and bleeding is high blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is around 120/80. When blood pressure rises, the pressure on the vessels increases. Since our brain vessels are sensitive, they become thinner and wider with increasing blood pressure. They form aneurysms, i.e. brain bubbles. For this reason, we must keep our blood pressure under control. If you have high blood pressure, you should definitely visit a you should seek help from a specialist.

After aneurysm surgery, you should walk a lot after you are discharged from the hospital. Regular walking helps to keep your blood pressure under control. Start with short distance walks at first. Increase your distance day by day. Walking stabilizes our cholesterol. Reduces our stress levels. By stabilizing our blood pressure prevents aneurysm formation. Prevents constipation. On the other hand, the plenty of oxygen we will get during walking will benefit our brain health.

Eat a balanced and quality diet. Avoid ready-made foods, artificial foods and preservatives as much as possible. Remove salt and sugar from our lives as much as possible. let's take it out. Eat a natural diet. Drink plenty of water for cell regeneration. Excessive weight gain will damage our brain as well as other organs.

Avoid excessive and unstable movements that may cause head trauma, especially after aneurysm surgery. We should always wear our seat belts when driving. Avoid soccer or other sports that can cause trauma.

Avoid alcohol until your doctor says you can. Avoid heavy exercise other than walking.

Finally, do not neglect your routine checks after aneurysm surgery. As long as you follow these golden rules, you can avoid the negative effects of aneurysm surgery over time. You will get rid of the effects and you will be able to return to your old life. The belief in returning to your old life will give you strength. As a neurosurgeon, after aneurysm surgery I've seen thousands of patients recover. Thinking about them will give you strength. You must always keep your faith and hope strong.

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