In modern life, a person has to meet various diseases that many did not even know about before. Perhaps someone will say that it is better not to have an idea of many ailments. But if you are aware of all the events that occur with the body, then timely treatment will have a positive effect. This article will discuss such a thing as adhesions. What is it, what are the symptoms and how to deal with such an ailment?
Adhesion process
To begin with, it is worth saying what kind of disease it is. And to define the word commissures (what is it). This ailment is characterized by the formation of the thinnest fibers or films in the human body. They glue together closely spaced organs. Thus, the work of a separate human system is disrupted.
It is worth noting that the adhesion process most often affects the fairer sex. They have such an ailment occurs in the pelvis. Despite this, the disease can appear in the digestive, circulatory, cardiac and other body systems.
Diagnostics
It is almost impossible to see spikes. They are so thin and transparent that human vision is simply beyond the power. However, the presence of the disease can be suspected by the incorrect location of the abdominal organs. Often the parts glued together are displaced.
The adhesion process can be diagnosed with a manual examination or during ultrasound diagnostics. The gynecologist may suspect the films in the pelvis during examination on the armchair. The diagnosis is confirmed after an ultrasound procedure.
Such a disease as adhesions, the causes are very different. Consider them as detailed as possible.
Inflammatory process
Perhaps the most common cause of the disease is inflammation. During the illness of an organ, it increases in volume and begins to secrete fluid. It is this mucus that eventually turns into the thinnest filaments, and subsequently becomes a dense film that connects the organ with the peritoneum or other department of a particular body system.
As mentioned above, most often women are affected by this disease. In them, the cause of the adhesion process in the pelvic area can be metritis (inflammation of the uterus), salpingitis (inflammation of the fallopian tube), adnexitis (inflammation of the ovaries). It is worth noting that the films are formed precisely in the organ where the inflammatory process was. However, with a severely neglected disease, fluid can also reach neighboring organs.
Surgery
Almost always after such manipulations, a person is faced with a phenomenon such as adhesions. What it is, you already know. Why are these films formed after such types of treatment?
Any operation is accompanied by blood loss. It can be moderate or plentiful. After the end of the manipulation, the doctor always necessarily conducts the toilet of the abdominal cavity, cleansing it of the remnants of blood and mucus. But during the healing period of wounds and sutures, leakage of bloodlines, drops of blood or mucus may occur. This is what causes the formation of adhesions. It is worth noting that the pathology develops precisely in the organ on which the operation was performed.
For example, when removing the appendix or surgery on the intestine, adhesions form there. During surgical procedures on the heart, thin films may appear between the cameras. During surgery on the female genital organs, the adhesion process affects this particular system. The larger the surgical incision and the longer the operation, the greater the likelihood of the occurrence of the disease.
Internal bleeding
During the discharge of blood, commissures may form inside the abdominal cavity. What it is? Consider this process.
Often when a organ is torn or damaged, blood or a liquid similar to it is released. It also contributes to the formation of filaments, which subsequently become films. It is worth noting that each internal bleeding should be treated surgically, however this does not guarantee that the disease will not affect the body.
Female causes of the formation of adhesions
Adhesions on the ovaries, in the fallopian tubes or on the uterus can form due to various hormonal diseases. These include endometriosis, endometritis, fibroids and other diseases.
Also, with infections that were obtained through sexual contact and were not cured, an adhesion process occurs. A similar outcome can be obtained due to improper use of intrauterine devices or frequent abortions.
Symptoms of the disease
Depending on where the adhesions appeared, the symptoms may be different. Most often, the disease manifests itself as follows:
- shortness of breath and difficulty breathing (with the formation of films on the respiratory system);
- violation of digestion and pain in the abdominal cavity (with adhesions on the stomach, liver or gall bladder);
- stool disorders and pain during bowel movements (with adhesions on the intestines).
Adhesive pelvic disease is characterized by the appearance of the following symptoms:
- intermenstrual bleeding;
- cycle disturbances;
- the appearance of pulling, aching or acute pain in the lower abdomen;
- the inability to become pregnant or the attachment of a fetal egg in an unusual place for it;
- fever, nausea, or vomiting.
Disease correction
Treatment of adhesions of the pelvis or other organs can be carried out by various methods. In this case, the patient's age, the intensity of the symptoms and the cause of the formation of adhesive disease are necessarily taken into account.
There is a conservative, surgical and folk method for treating adhesions. Consider a detailed correction technique.
Conservative way
Adhesions on the ovaries, in the fallopian tubes, or those located in other organs of the person, can be treated with medications. It is worth noting that this method of correction is most often chosen when the symptoms of the disease are not too pronounced and do not bring discomfort to the patient.
Also, a similar technique is chosen when prevention of the formation of the finest filaments and films between organs is necessary. Such therapy is prescribed together with the treatment of inflammation, as well as after surgical operations.
Most often, the patient is prescribed injections of the drug "Lidaza" or "Longidase." When treating adhesive pelvic disease in women, Longidaza is more effective in the form of rectal suppositories.
In addition, the doctor can recommend physiotherapy. During the manipulation, a special beam is sent to the area of adhesion formation, which stops the growth of new tissue and prevents the formation of adhesions. Such preventive treatment is always prescribed after the correction of inflammatory diseases.
Surgical treatment
Adhesions, the symptoms and treatment of which are described in this article, can cause quite severe discomfort. And in this case, they often resort to surgical intervention. Most often, this method is chosen when conservative therapy has not yielded results.
It is worth noting that adhesions can be removed in two ways: laparotomy and laparoscopic. Both of these methods are surgical intervention. Laparotomy is a fairly old and popular option. However, if it is possible and the medical institution has the necessary equipment and specialists, then laparoscopy is given preference.
Sometimes minor films that are removed by laparotomy are formed in greater quantities after the manipulation. That is why the operation should take into account the complexity of the disease and the possible consequences.
The most gentle surgical way to remove adhesions is laparoscopy. During the procedure, the patient is under general anesthesia. That is why you do not need to be afraid of pain and you should completely trust the doctor. The doctor makes several punctures in the abdominal cavity. A video camera is introduced into one of them, which transfers the image of the internal cavity to the large screen.
In addition, the doctor makes several more incisions through which the manipulators are introduced. The number of these punctures depends on which organ the operation is performed on. Their number can be from two to four. Using these manipulators, the surgeon carefully separates the glued organs and carries out the removal of adhesions.
After the manipulation, the holes in the peritoneum are sutured, and the patient comes to his senses.
Alternative methods of treatment
Many people prefer alternative methods of treatment. It is worth noting that such a correction should not cancel the appointment of a doctor. Many experts recommend combining the folk method and method of treatment with medical drugs.
- St. John's wort. Treatment with such a decoction is quite common. To prepare the medicine, you will need a dried and ground plant.
Pour one spoonful of boiling water in the amount of one glass. After this, boil the medicine for a quarter of an hour. Next, you need to cool the liquid and drink it one glass a day. The portion should be divided into four receptions.
- Badan for the treatment of the disease in women. The use of this tool is not so common, but it is quite effective. You need to take 50 grams of the plant (root) and pour this loose mixture with hot water in an amount of 350 milliliters. Such a solution should be left for 8 hours in a dark place.
After this, the medicine is considered ready for use. Store containers with broth in the refrigerator. Dilute a couple of tablespoons of the medicine daily in one liter of boiled water. This means you need to douche before going to bed.
Self-adhesive gap
It is worth saying that adhesive pelvic disease can pass independently after pregnancy. While waiting for the baby, the genital organ stretches and grows. This allows thin threads to separate on their own.
This process is most often painful. If necessary, the doctor can prescribe a future mother to take analgesics and sedatives. In some cases, hospital treatment may be required.
In any case, the treatment of the adhesive process should always be under the supervision of a specialist. Sometimes a gynecologist prescribes a woman additional ultrasound examinations in order to determine the condition of her organs.
Prevention of the appearance of adhesions
Everyone knows that the best treatment for a particular disease is its prevention. In order to avoid the appearance of adhesions, it is necessary to carefully monitor your health.
Women are recommended to regularly visit the local gynecologist and take tests for possible infections once a year. If an inflammatory process is detected, it is necessary to proceed to its treatment as soon as possible. This will help to avoid fluid secretion and prevent adhesions. Also an important role is played by the way of life. Give up bad habits and exercise.
Also, the fair sex needs to monitor the state of the hormonal background. For this, it is not necessary to take a blood test. Carefully monitor the regularity of the menstrual cycle and your well-being. Avoid accidental sexual contact without protection. This will help you avoid various infections that cause adhesions.
If you had to undergo any operation, it is also necessary to prevent adhesions. Talk with your doctor and ask him to prescribe the necessary medications. Full compliance with all prescriptions will help you avoid the appearance of adhesive disease and its consequences.
Conclusion
Now you know all about adhesive disease. If you are at risk, then be examined and begin treatment if necessary, before symptoms appear and various health problems begin.
Talk to your doctor and choose the right treatment. Watch your well-being and always try to be healthy!