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I have been told have scar tissue on my bowel from child birth. how can this happen? also thickened ileum wall seen on ct but no ibdseen.

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Dr. Mohammad Khan answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not clear: How can you have scar tissue on bowl from child birth? Please ask your doctor for more explanation. Child bearing does not cause scar on the bowl

Answered 9/7/2014

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