Question 1

do abortions cause scar tissue?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Frequent abortions, infected abortions and abortions occurring farther along in pregnancy are associated with a condition called asherman's syndrome, which is scarring in the uterus.

Question 2

will two d&c cause me to have scar tissue leading to becoming infertile ? i made poor chocises where i had two abortions after my son i'm so worried!

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: D&amp;C may cause scar tissue in the uterine cavity and may cause the cavity to 'stick' together. If this happens then you most likely will not have a period after the D&amp;C and you may need surgery to separate the cavity. If you are seeing your period then scar is unlikely to affect your fertility.

Question 3

scar tissue, can it cause pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some scar tissue particularly keloid may be associated with pain. This is not completely understood but it clearly associated with inflammation because steroid injections will produce improvements in as little as 3 days. In other situations, scar tissue will entrap nerves as improvement may require surgical release.

Question 4

could minor injury causes scar tissue?

Accepted Answer

Yes: scar tissue is the response of tissue, skin or organ to a traumatic or inflammatory  process that requires healing of the site of injury.  The body repairs the damage by filling in a defect and adding strength to the site by producing a fibroblastic response

Question 5

what causes scar tissue to be painful and sensitive i have a scar?

Accepted Answer

: Most scars stop being uncomfortable after a couple of weeks, but due to damage to the small superficial skin nerves scars can remain quite sensitive years after an injury. There are various treatment options that you can try to improve the sensitivity such as massage,silicone gel,moisturizers&amp; healing ointments like aquaphor.

Question 6

how can gallbladder attacks cause scar tissue to form on the gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Multiple gallbladder attacks can sometimes cause inflammation and scarring around the gallbladder which can make the surgery more difficult.  Often, there is a layer of fat in the abdomen which is called the Omentum.  This serves as a band aid and will cover the GB when it is inflamed or irritated.  You should see a Surgeon to get worked up and consider surgery.

Question 7

scar tissue develops after any type of surgery. but how it can cause pain?

Accepted Answer

Usually...: ...By scar tissue fusing together layers that should be able to slide against each other. This is called "adhesions, " and the pulling of one layer against another causes discomfort.

Question 8

is there anything that can cause the human body to produce excess scar tissue?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged inflammatn: Prolonged inflammation or a genetic tendency such as keloid scarring are associated with excessive fibrosis. Other diseases such as hepatic cirrhosis or cystic fibrosis are associated with excessive scarring.

Question 9

is prolotherapy proven to cause scar tissue or new healthy tissue? need some clarification

Accepted Answer

Prolotherapy: Prolotherapy is sclerosing and as such causes scarring.

Question 10

what could cause scar tissue in the liver?

Accepted Answer

Cirrhosis: Scar tissue in the liver is also referred to as cirrhosis. It can be caused by excessive long term alcohol use, chronic hepatitis, bad fatty liver and some other more rare causes.

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