Category: Abdominal Problems
Prior C-Section Can Cause Adhesions
Read more: Prior C-Section Can Cause AdhesionsCesarean section delivery (C-section) is the most common surgery among women in the US. Unfortunately, this invasive surgical procedure requires a great deal of healing to occur. Adhesions are one of the bodies automatic responses to traumas such as a fall, a surgery, an infection, or an inflammation.
Diet Modifications to Help You Handle a Small Bowel Obstruction
Read more: Diet Modifications to Help You Handle a Small Bowel ObstructionIf you suspect you have a small bowel obstruction, you should immediately see a doctor. A small bowel obstruction occurs when the small intestine becomes cinched, preventing solid food from passing through the intestine. Not only is your body unable to absorb the nutrients it needs, but it is also unable to eliminate toxic material.…
The Appearance of a C-Section Scar Can Provide Clues About Abdominal Adhesions
Read more: The Appearance of a C-Section Scar Can Provide Clues About Abdominal AdhesionsWhen a woman comes to CPT with secondary infertility, one of the first questions our therapists ask is, “Did you have a C-section?” Through years of experience, our therapists have found that C-sections frequently cause adhesion formation within the abdominal and pelvic cavity. Adhesions can impede fertility by blocking the fallopian tubes, restricting the uterus,…