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Abdominal Adhesions are bands of scar tissue that connects two internal body surfaces that usually wouldn't be connected. I think.
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What are common causes of postoperative adhesions?
abdominal surgery gynecological surgery thoracic surgery thoracic surgery orthopedic surgery plastic surgery
What organ is frequently affected by adhesions?
stomach
What is Focal Adhesions and Hemidesmosomes?
Focal adhesions are temporal structures that attach motile cells to the matrix as they move through it while hemidesmosomes are more permanent structures that anchor epithelial cells to the underlying basal lamina.
If one's intestines are stuck together what is this condition called?
It's called adhesions.
What is the ventral cavity that has no bony protection?
NAME THE VENTRAL CAVITY THAT HAS NO BBONY PROTECTION
What are the most common type of adhesions?
abdominal adhesions intestinal adhesions intraperitoneal adhesions pelvic adhesions intrauterine adhesions or Asherman's syndrome.
Can excessive abdominal tickling create adhesions?
No, adhesions are scar tissue that forms from previous surgery or infection.
Who are more likely to form abdominal adhesions?
very common in people who have had multiple abdominal surgeries. Adhesions are more common following procedures involving the intestines, colon, appendix, or uterus
How can abdominal or pelvic adhesions be diagnosed?
Exploratory laparoscopy may be used to detect either abdominal or pelvic adhesions. This procedure usually is performed in a hospital under local or general anesthesia
Why would one need to undergo adhesion surgery?
Adhesions are simply scar tissue that forms between abdominal tissues and organs. Most adhesions cause no symptoms, but some can cause abdominal pain, and are a major cause of female infertility and intestinal obstruction. These adhesions need to be surgically repaired.
What tissues can adhesions form between?
loops of the intestines the intestines and other abdominal organs or the abdominal wall abdominal organs such as the liver or bladder and the abdominal wall tissues of the uterus
When is peritoneal dialysis not recommended?
for patients with abdominal adhesions or other abdominal defects, such as a hernia, that might compromise the efficiency of the treatment. It is also not recommended for patients who suffer frequent bouts of diverticulitis
What are symptoms of significant intestinal obstruction due to adhesions?
severe abdominal pain and cramping nausea and vomiting abdominal distension (swelling) constipation and the inability to pass gas symptoms of dehydration.
What are the symptoms of intestinal obstruction or SBOs due to adhesions?
depend on the degree and location of the obstruction. Partial or off-and-on intestinal obstruction due to adhesions may result in intermittent periods of painful abdominal cramping and other symptoms, including diarrhea
What homeopathic can you take for bowel adhesions?
Bowel adhesions can form after an infection or any abdominal surgery. Aloe Vera juice can be taken for this condition, however since bowel obstruction can occur which is a medical emergency it is best to seek the advice of a physician.
What are common causes of postoperative adhesions?
abdominal surgery gynecological surgery thoracic surgery thoracic surgery orthopedic surgery plastic surgery
What are symptoms of bowel strangulation due to adhesions?
severe abdominal pain, either cramping or constant abdominal distension due to the inability to pass stool and gas an extremely tender abdomen signs of systemic (body-wide) illness
