Adhesions – Causes & Treatment Women's Health Symptoms
What are adhesions?
Adhesions are a formation of scar-like tissue between two surfaces inside the body and causes them to stick together.
Symptoms
In Joints:
- Difficulty moving the joint
- Pain
In Abdomen:
- Bloating of the stomach
- Constipation
- Nausea and vomiting
- Inability to pass gas
- Severe pain or cramps in stomach
Causes
In Joints:
- After surgery
- After trauma
- Certain types of arthritis
- Infections in the abdomen and pelvis
In Abdomen:
- Appendicitis
- Cancer
- Endometriosis
- Infections in the abdomen and pelvis
- Radiation treatment
- History of prior surgeries
Treatment
The best course of treatment is the surgical removal of adhesions.
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