Question 1

is it likely for scar tissue to heal over the eustachian tubes after a tonsillectomy?

Accepted Answer

Adenoidect. complic.: Tonsils are not close to the eustachian tubes, but an improperly done adenoidectomy (too far laterally) can scar them.

Question 2

can you re-tear scar tissue?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Scars are only 80 percent as strong as natural tissue.

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

how can scar tissue be removed?

Accepted Answer

Excision: Scar tissue is rarely removed from sites of organ damage but rather from cutaneous areas where the scar is visible and occasionally painful.  At this time it may be widely excised but to prevent recurrence a steroid can be injected into the would like Kenalog (triamcinolone) which produces a strong anti inflammatory response.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

can scar tissue increase alp levels?

Accepted Answer

No: Scar tissue is fibrotic and is a result of injury rather than a cause.

Question 9

what are some signs that you might have scar tissue from surgery?

Accepted Answer

Need more details: Any time you have surgery, there will be scar tissue.  "scar tissue" is what your body forms when it heals from any type of surgical wound, so it is normal and expected after surgery.  It is possible to have abnormal scar tissue or scarring can occur in ways which can cause problems.  Discuss your problem with your surgeon to determine what is going on.

Question 10

does heart scar tissue cause pain?

Accepted Answer

Heart: No pain fibers in heart, if there's pain something is going on besides the scar alone being present.

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