Question 1

will abdominal adhesions grow back after being surgically removed 6 months ago?

Accepted Answer

Likely: Intra-abdominal adhesions form after most any surgery inside the abdomen. Laparoscopic or minimal surgery may form the least adhesions. Each re-operation increases the amount of adhesions for most people. Adhesions that form are usually benign and do not have consequences. Intestinal blockage can sometimes come from adhesions, and pain is usually not caused by adhesions.

Question 2

i had 6 abdominal surgeries and have horrible adhesion's. surgery was in march and i have horrible back pain. should i worry about adhesion spreading?

Accepted Answer

Adhesions: Adhesions resulting after abdominal operations usually present in the form of partial or complete bowel obstruction. Isolated pain without any nausea, vomiting and bloated/ distended abdomen is typically not due to adhesions. There is no medical treatment for adhesions and operative correction is not needed unless it is causing bowel obstruction which is not responsive to non surgical management.

Question 3

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 4

can abdominal adhesions be seen on a ct scan?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Abdominal adhesions are a result of any entry into the abdomin/pelvis. Some state rates from 80-95% after abdominal/pelvic surgery. Some are without symptoms, others may be related to infertility, chronic pelvic pain and bowel issues. Ct scans may not find all adhesions as ashesions are from thin to thick. Thicker ones that distort the orgasns may be suspected on ct/mri.

Question 5

could you see abdominal adhesions with a ct scan with contrast and iv injection?

Accepted Answer

Large : Adhesions are sometimes seen. Usually what is seen is the effect the adhesion is having on the intestine. Sometimes they are not detected until found at surgery.

Question 6

what exactly are abdominal adhesions?

Accepted Answer

Scar tissue: Abdominal adhesions represent scar tissue attaching between different abdominal organs. This can be triggered by any process of inflammation or surgery. Treatment is usually observation or surgery.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of abdominal adhesions?

Accepted Answer

Zero to major: Abdominal adhesion form as  a result of inflammation and the common causes include infection, trauma, benign/malignant growth, and  surgery.   Some adhesions are asymptomatic and found incidentally by your surgeon while attending to other problem.  Some adhesions can be problematic and cause bowel obstruction and pain - a topic of heated debates.

Question 8

what can i eat if i have abdominal adhesions?

Accepted Answer

Trial and error: There are no magical answers to this. I don't see consistent patterns with my patients with adhesions. Without further specifics, i would look at your bodies responses to foods and eat accordingly.

Question 9

are there any good books on abdominal adhesions?

Accepted Answer

Surgery text: Schwartz
sabiston
may have as much as anywhere.
Abdominal are fibrous bands -tissue that occur after surgery or inflammation and can attach to bowel and organs.
Not a problem unless  bowel gets twisted and obstructed / or one needs another abdominal operation.

Question 10

what can i do about possible abdominal adhesions?

Accepted Answer

No sympt? do nothing: See your doc.  If you have no symptoms, e.g. Recurring pain, or blockages, then no need to do anything. Got symptoms? Individualized evaluation and treatment.  Sometimes surgery is done for obstruction due to adhesions.  The surgery cuts (lyses) the problem adhesions, but  the surgery causes new adhesions which may or may not become a problem in the future..

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Will abdominal adhesions grow back after being surgically removed 6 months ago

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I had 6 abdominal surgeries and have horrible adhesion's. surgery was in march and i have horrible back pain. should i worry about adhesion spreading?

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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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