Question 1

can scar tissue from open appendix removal  ause abdomen pain an if so how can it be treated?

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Yes: And the surgery for the scar tissue would be a lysis of adhesions.

Question 2

how long would it take for scar tissue from an open appendix removal take to start causing abdomen pain?

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Variable: Scar tissue often never causes pain, so it's impossible to determine the answer to your question. If you're having chronic pain after healing from an open appendectomy, see your surgeon. There may be something that could be causing the pain and that could be treated.

Question 3

i have scar tissue in my abdomen which causes me a lot of pain if i try and work out. is there a way to decrease the pain so i can stay healthy and work out?

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Pain due to scar: Have you considered acupuncture to reduce inflammation at scar site and tissues that are deeper. Scar deactivation can also be done by an acupuncturist.

Question 4

numerous surgeries in abdomen area 4 surgeries ago they had to scale my mothers bowels due to scar tissue.now having wieght loss extreame pain?

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Follow up with doc: Her abdominal pain could be to a several things.  She could be having intermittent obstruction or if they removed bowel each time could have short gut syndrome, etc.  She should follow up with her surgeon about her symptoms.

Question 5

what surgical specialty is most appropriate to remove a ping-pong-sized cutaneous endometriosis and scar tissue anterior to the abdominal fascia?

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Surgery Consult: Generally, my advice is that if you are contemplating intra-abdominal, or intra-peritoneal surgery involving any female organ, a gynecologic surgeon is the expert. On the other hand, surgery outside these cavities is often handled by a general surgeon. Some gynecologic surgeons are trained for your surgery, but will often ask a general surgeon to "scrub in.".

Question 6

what does scar tissue in the abdomen feel like?

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Depends on time: When scar is initially forming, the sites should feel firm, maybe lumpy or raised. With time, healing gradually progresses with increased blood flow and fibrous tissue (scar) is laid down to hold tissues together. In time it softens and becomes less noticeable. If from internal surgery scarring may form adhesions which can cause pain, gas, etc. See your physician.

Question 7

how does abdominal scar tissue feel?

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Many presentations: Abdominal scar tissue may feel like a tight band or a lump.  It may not feel like anything at all.  It really depends on how much and where it is in the abdomen.  It should not feel like a mass; if you're feeling a big lump, get it checked out.  Also get it checked if it is painful.  Scars can be painful but you don't want to miss something else.

Question 8

why isn't my wound vac incision site on my abdomen closing almost three months after having it removed?  could scar tissue be keeping it from closing?

Accepted Answer

Slow healing: The wound vac site will close as secondarily which means the scar tissue around the wound make slow grow new skin to cover.

Question 9

can scar tissue from c-section feel like a lump in abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Yes BUT: So can a lot of other things check with your obgyn.

Question 10

how to get rid of the bump, scar tissue on lower abdomen after a hysterectomy? it's been 7 months

Accepted Answer

Stop inflammation: Various methods to reduce inflammation  can help to reduce scars.  Silastic sheeting or silicone ointments have been effective.  Steroids, cooling, cold lasers, anti-oxidants, carboxytherapy, hormonal manipulation, and other carefully selected topical programs should be consider in consultation with a qualified specialist.

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I have scar tissue in my abdomen which causes me a lot of pain if i try and work out. is there a way to decrease the pain so i can stay healthy and work out?

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Numerous surgeries in abdomen area 4 surgeries ago they had to scale my mothers bowels due to scar tissue.now having wieght loss extreame pain?

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What surgical specialty is most appropriate to remove a ping-pong-sized cutaneous endometriosis and scar tissue anterior to the abdominal fascia?

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What does scar tissue in the abdomen feel like?

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Why isn't my wound vac incision site on my abdomen closing almost three months after having it removed? could scar tissue be keeping it from closing?

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How to get rid of the bump, scar tissue on lower abdomen after a hysterectomy? it's been 7 months

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