How to Prevent Adhesions

What is an “adhesion?”An adhesion is a medical term used to describe when two or more portions of tissue form or band together usually as a result of injury or scarring. Tissues may bond with organs or the reverse may even be true. Three common types are intrauterine, pelvic and intra peritoneal, but there are many more and symptoms vary dramatically from patient to patient. There is no way to prevent adhesions entirely as doctors are not sure exactly why they occur. Here are some basic things to keep in mind if you want to try and prevent adhesions.

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Prevent adhesions

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  Get examined regularly. If you get examined regularly by a medical professional, it is far more likely that you will be able to prevent adhesions from ever forming. Be sure to tell your doctor about any adverse or relevant medical history. In the event adhesions do form, a medical professional may be able to prevent adhesions from forming elsewhere in the body.

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  Take medication. Over the counter anti inflammatory or pain pills may work to prevent some adhesions that are not hereditary. They may reduce tissue swelling that can promote adhesions from forming.

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  Learn about preventative surgery. In some circumstances preventative surgery may be warranted to break thickened connective tissue apart or block separated tissue from reconnecting together. Barrier procedure, using biodegradable polymers, is the most current way to prevent adhesions surgically. Read about adhesiolysis and hysterectomies.

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  Read about Chinese herb therapies. A possible way to prevent adhesions is to ingest certain herbs consistently, especially if you suffer from abdominal or bowl-related problems. Go to your local library as there are hundreds of resources and lists of such remedies that have been used for centuries to prevent adhesions.