Scars and Adhesions: Surgeries are a major cause of adhesions and scarring!!

From: Helen Dynda (olddad66@runestone.net)
Fri Jun 27 11:37:50 2003


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1.) Enter: http://www.clearpassage.com/services.html

2.) Under Pelvic Complaints - Overview ... Click: "Scars and Adhesions"

"Adhesion formation occurs after trauma to the tissues, and is caused by an inflammatory response due to tissue damage. As the body’s tissues heal and adhesions are formed, the tissues begin to shrink somewhat, which results in dysfunctional movement of the area. "Many people experience decreased movement and function as well as increased tissue tension following injuries, surgeries and infections. Like scars which form on our skin, adhesions from surgery, inflammations or injury become "internal scars." They may become painful and sometimes inhibit proper function by adhering tissues and organs which are designed to move freely.

"When adhesions form around the stomach, intestines or digestive tract, dysfunction such as constipation or abdominal pain may result. When it occurs around the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes or the delicate fimbriae of the uterine tubes, infertility may result.

"Surgeries are a major cause of adhesions and scarring. Some surgeries which may cause adhesions or scars to form in and around organs include:

"Adhesions may cause problems near sites of surgery, inflammation, trauma or radiation therapy. . . . "Inflammation or Infections often cause adhesions. Some which may cause adhesions include:

"Scars from trauma or radiation therapy often cause adhesions to form.

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