Can C-section adhesions cause pain?

It is estimated that 93% of abdominal surgeries result in abdominal adhesions. These chronic adhesions can also cause referred pain along with local pain meaning your C-section scar can be causing your low back pain or pelvic pain or hip pain depending on the direction and location of adhesions.

How are C-section adhesions diagnosed?

Adhesions Diagnosis Doctors typically diagnose adhesions during a surgical procedure such as laparoscopy (putting a camera through a small hole into the stomach to visualize the organs). If they find adhesions, doctors usually can release them during the same surgery.

What are symptoms of surgical adhesions?

Symptoms of adhesions

• chronic pain.
• infertility.
• bowel obstruction and an inability to pass gas.
• urinary bladder dysfunction.
• pain and difficulty having a bowel movement.
• pain on movement such as walking, sitting or lying in certain positions.
• emotional disorders such as depression, thoughts of suicide or hopelessness.

How can I avoid adhesion after C-section?

There are 3 methods approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the prevention of postoperative adhesions, including Adept®, Interceed®, and Seprafilm®. The latter barrier is the most widely studied.

How do you relieve adhesion pain?

How To Manage Adhesions

1. At-Home Adhesion Discomfort Pain Control. For moderate pain and discomfort, you can take over-the-counter pain medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
2. Diet Change.
3. Non-Surgical Adhesion Control Methods.
4. Laparoscopic Intestinal Adhesion Surgery.
5. Seek Prompt Treatment.

Does adhesion pain go away?

Some adhesions go away by themselves. If they partly block your intestines, a diet low in fiber can allow food to move easily through the affected area. If you have a complete intestinal obstruction, it is life-threatening. You should get immediate medical attention and may need surgery.

How can I avoid adhesions after C section?

Why are adhesions so painful?

Most commonly, adhesions cause pain by pulling nerves within an organ tied down by an adhesion. Adhesions above the liver may cause pain with deep breathing. Intestinal adhesions may cause pain due to obstruction or pain from tugging during exercise or when stretching.