Adhesions are scar tissue that forms between two structures or organs inside the body that are not normally connected to each other. The most common cause of adhesions is previous surgery in the belly.
Adhesions can cause pain and can partly or completely block your bowel (intestines).
If adhesions completely block your bowel, you’ll need to stay in the hospital. Your doctor will try some treatments to unblock your bowel. If your symptoms don’t get better, or if they get worse, your doctor will talk to you about surgery to remove the blockage and repair your bowel.
If the adhesions only block part of your bowel, you may not need surgery. You may need other treatments or tests.
Adhesions are scar tissue that forms between two structures or organs inside the body that are not normally connected to each other. This tissue may bond to nearby surfaces because of inflammation, surgery, or trauma.
For example, scar tissue can develop on the abdominal organs after any abdominal surgery or as a result of inflammation or infection in the abdominal area. Abdominal adhesions can cause pain, blockage, or other problems, depending on where they are located.
If adhesions cause pain and other problems, surgery may be needed to cut the scar tissue and separate the structures or organs, although adhesions may recur after this surgery.
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