What causes abdominal adhesions?
Adhesions occur after abdominal surgery, particularly between loops of small bowel.
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Scar RevisionWhat are the symptoms?
Most adhesions cause no symptoms at all. Sometimes, though, abdominal adhesions can cause the intestines to twist, similar to how a garden hose can become kinked. This condition can occur shortly after, or even years after surgery and can lead to complete or partial intestinal obstruction, also called small bowel obstruction.
With obstruction, food, liquid, air and waste cannot pass through the body. You may notice signs such as:
- Severe abdominal pain.
- Bloating.
- Nausea and vomiting.
