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Does Abortion Cause Scar Tissue
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Do abortions cause scar tissue?
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. ...Read more
Tissue (Definition)
The body is composed of tissue that are classically described as beiing derived from three basic embyonic layers known as the endoderm, mesoderm and ectoderm that then differentiate into the structures that compose the body such as skin, soft tissues, bone, muscle, organs, etc. Stem cells are not differentiated and have the potential to ...Read more
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Does laparoscopic surgery to remove scar tissue really work? Or does it just cause more scar tissue?
Catch-22.: Yes, it works, but yes it does create more scar tissue. Lysis of adhesions in the intra-abdominal cavity does work to relieve symptoms or obstruction in the short term, but the additional intra-abdominal operation can lead to new adhesions. It's a gamble, with management dictated by urgency of symptoms. Sometimes it just has to be done and we accept the risk of more adhesion creation. ...Read more
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Does heart scar tissue cause pain?
Heart: No pain fibers in heart, if there's pain something is going on besides the scar alone being present. ...Read more
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Does prolotherapy cause scar tissue or new tissue?
New tissue: Good question. The point of prolotherapy is to create new tissue within ligaments. When a ligament has been strained it's like a rubber band that's lost its spring ; no longer effectively holds our bones together. Prolotherapy stimulates regeneration of the ligaments- not scar tissue! see http://www.Caringmedical.Com/prolotherapyblog/todays-vlog-does-prolotherapy-cause-scar-tissue/. ...Read more
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Can a c-section leave scar tissue to cause an ectopic pregnancy?
Not usually: A c-section does not typically predispose an individual to ectopic pregnancy. ...Read more
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Scar tissue, can it cause pain?
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. ...Read more
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Can cervical scar tissue cause infertility?
Can.....: It can close the opening, cause adhesion.....it is rare ...Read more
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Does left over tissue after abortion cause infections?
It can: In some rare cases there can be a "septic abortion". This can be a life threatening complication and requires emergency qualified care for best outcome. But usually left over tissue passes out of the body harmlessly when the uterus cramps. ...Read more
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At risk of bowel obstruction due to scar tissue. How can I dissolve the scar tissue without surgery?
SBO: Unfortunately there are no non-surgical ways to dissolve a sbo from scar tissue. Sometimes some conservative measures such as nothing by mouth or nasogastric decompression and intravenous hydration can be attempted prior to surgical intervention. ...Read more
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Scar tissue develops after any type of surgery. But how it can cause pain?
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. ...Read more
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What symtoms does scar tissue on the ovaries can cause?
Pain: Can cause pelvic pain, which can become a chronic problem. Make sure that you and your partner have both been treated for chlamydia before resuming intercourse, otherwise you will just pass it back and forth to one another. ...Read more
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No surgery or abortion before but dr found scar tissue in lap,When dr removed scar no blood came on that area.what can cause scar tissue in uterus?
Previous trauma: surgery, trauma, D&C, childbirth. less commonly endometriosis. cannot say in your particular case. ...Read more
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Does retained tissue after an abortion cause pregnancy symptoms?
Retained placenta: Having a retained placental tissue after an abortion can cause uterine cramping, vaginal bleeding and abdominal discomfort. If you think you have retained placental tissue after a natural miscarriage consult your obgyn asap for medical or surgical therapy. ...Read more
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If a muscle develops scar tissue can the scar tissue be removed?
Acupuncture : can be used for this purpose. Take care. ...Read more
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Can cervical scar tissue cause bleeding in between periods?
Scar tissue: Theoretically no. However if the scar tears then yes it can. The only was to be sure is to have a good visual exam just after you have noted the bleeding. ...Read more
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Had a vulva biopsy that left scar tissue- sex is irritating in that area- will that scar tissue soften? How long does that take
3 months: Full healing of any incision takes 3 months and sometimes soft tissue changes take a little longer. You should notice significant softening of the area 8-12 weeks after the procedure. If it has been longer than this, see your doctor. ...Read more
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What does scar tissue on ovaries mean?
A Finding on exam: This means that scars on the ovaries were found during a laparoscopic, surgical, ultrasonic or other diagnostic evaluation. They need to be taken in context of additional findings and complaints. For example it may be one cause of infertility or abdominal pain. The causes are multiple. Treatment will vary depending on the cause and goals. ...Read more
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Cyst removal by laser surgery result hard scar tissue and biger bumps after 2 weeks,doctor says it is scar tissue and go automatically,what can I do?
Will get better: with time. Please give it time to heal ...Read more
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Does internal scar tissue after C-section soften with time ?How long it takes? Feel like a knot of scar tissue after c sec. .plzz help
Depends: This is very difficult topic c multiple studies in how to prevent abd adhesions , this an individual response , from no reaction at all to severe adhesions , that in occasions develop complications as severe as intestinal obstructions , these are less common in whites , ; but is a individual response to scar formation. ...Read more
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Can recurrent miscarrages cause scar tissue in the uterus and prevent pregnancy?
Depends: It depends on whether you had other problems during the miscarriage. ...Read more
Abortion (Definition)
In medical circles, the term abortion applies to any loss of a pregnancy before 25 weeks, such as spotaneous abortion (ie miscarrage). In non-medical circles, it refers to the termination of ...Read more
Scarring (Definition)
A scar is the result of the body healing. It is the end product of a long cascade of signals and cellular repair that takes approximately a year to complete, and a lifetime to maintain. It is a normal process that occurs whenever ...Read more
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