Question 1

is there any otc medicine for abdominal adhesions that i can buy from cvs or walgreen? i have a family member overseas suffering this. thanks.

Accepted Answer

No: there is no medication, OTC or prescription, which will prevent or eliminates intra-abdominal adhesions. The only cure for them would be more surgery, if they cause obstruction of the bowels or other organs. Good luck.

Question 2

i had laparoscopic cholecystectomy. the doctor thinks i have abdominal adhesions. i take gabapentin 100 mg three times a day. how much medicine do people take for adhesions? what dose do they take? im still having pain?

Accepted Answer

: I previously answered your question. Abdominal adhesions after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, if present, do not cause chronic pain which is treated with Gabapentin. People may have pain after cholecystectomy which is called post cholecystectomy syndrome, almost same as phantom limb pain, but the pain is usually not persistent. If you have this pain, dose of gabapentin can be increased as tolerated

Question 3

what drug is taken to reduce platelet adhesion?

Accepted Answer

Platelet adhesion: Drugs like Aspirin or plavix (clopidogrel)...

Question 4

what is an adhesion?

Accepted Answer

Scar tissue: Adhesions are caused by inflammation which can occur after the "trauma" of surgery or an acute illness (appendicitis, pelvic inflammatory dz., etc). They can look like spider webs, rope, or can "glue" organs together. This compartmentalizes the abdomen, leading to the risk of bowel getting twisted on itself causing acute obstructions.  They may also entrap an organ such as the ovary, causing pain.

Question 5

whats a "dural sleeve adhesion"?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy discreption: In spinal cord  relation of nerve roots, surrounding dura in relation to spine, has sleeve like appearance, adhesions in this area are technically difficult to separate during surgery of spine.

Question 6

adhesions==what are they and where?

Accepted Answer

Same as Scarring: Adhesion, like adhesive means to stick together.  Internal organs in the peritoneal cavity or in joints and other anatomical locations can stick together.  This is usually via   fibrous tissue the body uses to repair itself after injury.  The injury is surgery.  In surgery, we must cut through various tissues and the body reacts with adhesion formation, just as your skin heals together with a cut.

Question 7

what sort of problem is an adhesion?

Accepted Answer

Scarring: An adhesion is usually caused by scarring in the abdominal cavity after a surgery. This can cause issues such as pain and bowel obstruction. This can be fixed sometimes by surgical means if symptoms are severe.

Question 8

will i become disabled from adhesions?

Accepted Answer

Adhesions: No. Adhesions rarely cause abd. Pain, and are almost always due to previous surgeries.

Question 9

how long does it take adhesions to form?

Accepted Answer

Peritoneal adhesions: Are you referring to pelvic/peritoneal adhesions? These are fully formed within 48 hours following injury, such as surgery, or whatever else is the immediate cause. This is based on exhaustive studies in humans and animals. Adhesions resulting from infection can continue to form as long as inflammation is present.

Question 10

which organs can be affected by adhesions?

Accepted Answer

Abdomen: Intranet abdominal organs most commonly.

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Is there any otc medicine for abdominal adhesions that i can buy from cvs or walgreen? i have a family member overseas suffering this. thanks.

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I had laparoscopic cholecystectomy. the doctor thinks i have abdominal adhesions. i take gabapentin 100 mg three times a day. how much medicine do people take for adhesions? what dose do they take? im still having pain?

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What drug is taken to reduce platelet adhesion?

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What is an adhesion?

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Whats a "dural sleeve adhesion"?

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Adhesions==what are they and where?

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What sort of problem is an adhesion?

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