Spike is an abnormal fusion of a fragment of tissue and scar tissue is formed. Adhesions may be in the form of thin strips of fabric, similar to a polyethylene film, or the form of thick fibrous bands.

Adhesions are formed as a result of an inflammatory process that may occur in diseases of the internal organs after surgery, infections and trauma. Although adhesions can occur between the various organs, most commonly occurs between the loops of intestines, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, bladder and heart.

Abdominal adhesions

• Adhesions in the abdominal cavity - a common complication of surgery, which is observed in 93% of people undergoing surgery on pelvic or abdominal cavity. Abdominal adhesions also occur in 10, 4% of people who have never appeared on the surgical table.
• In most cases, adhesion and painless not cause complications. However, adhesions are responsible for 60-70% of small bowel obstruction and promotes development of adult chronic pelvic pain.
• Adhesions typically begin to form within the first few days after surgery, but they may not cause any symptoms for several months or even years. As soon as the scar tissue begins to restrict the movement of the small intestine, more and more difficult the movement of food through the digestive system. Possible intestinal obstruction.
• In extreme cases, fibrous adhesions can form strips around the intestine segment. This restricts blood flow and lead to tissue death.

Adhesions in the pelvis

• Adhesions in the pelvis may be associated with pelvic organs such as the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, or bladder Urinary bladder - structure and function . They typically arise after the operation. Pelvic inflammatory disease and complications of infections (STDs) often leads to the formation of adhesions in the fallopian tubes, which received the egg into the uterus to fertilize. Adhesions of the fallopian tubes can lead to infertility and increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy.

Adhesions heart

Scar tissue may form in the membrane surrounding the heart (pericardium), thus impeding its operation. Various infection, such as rheumatism Rheumatic fever - are possible complications of heart Lead to the formation of adhesions to the heart valves and the efficiency of its function.

Causes of adhesions

Adhesions are formed when the body tries to protect itself and isolate the pathological focus on healthy tissues and organs. Adhesive process may commence following surgery, infection, trauma, or radiation. When repairing damaged tissue cell fusion occurs to form a spot seam scar tissue.

Symptoms

Therefore, the symptoms of adhesions are numerous and vary according to the place of formation of adhesions and possible violations that they provoked. Typically, adhesions are asymptomatic and undiagnosed.

The most common symptom of adhesions - pain (due to stretching of the nerves in the body or glued itself to spikes).

• Adhesions cause pain in the liver with a deep breath.
• Intestinal adhesions cause pain due to intestinal obstruction during exercise or stretching.
• Adhesions in the vagina or uterus cause pain during intercourse.
• Pericardial adhesions cause pain in the chest Chest pain is one symptom - a lot of diseases .

It should be noted that not always the pain caused by adhesions and not all adhesions cause pain.

• Adhesive obstruction of the small bowel requires urgent surgery.
• Adhesions in the small intestine causing cramps in the stomach Pain in the stomach when the body asks for help That can last from a few seconds to a few minutes, and are enhanced by the use of food, increases the activity of the intestine.
• In the first few seconds of pain attack possible vomiting. Vomiting partially relieves pain.
• Increased sensitivity of abdominal palpation, the abdomen is inflated.
• Bowel sounds are heard in the stomach, accompanied by abundant gas and diarrhea.
• Increasing the temperature slightly.

Such obstruction of the intestine can pass without treatment. However, in order to avoid complications should consult a doctor. If the condition worsens, the following symptoms:

• The intestine continues to stretch.
• Pain becomes severe and permanent.
• Intestinal noise stopped.
• Flatulence and diarrhea stop.
• The abdomen increases.
• The temperature rises.

If the obstruction progresses, the possibility of rupture of the intestinal wall and abdominal cavity infection intestinal contents.

Hepatomegaly - a disorder in which the size of the liver exceed the norm. This in itself is not a disease but a sign of other disorders, such as various liver disease, heart failure, or cancer. To cure hepatomegaly, you must treat the underlying disease.

Symptoms

Sometimes hepatomegaly it causes no symptoms. If it is a sign of liver disease, symptoms may include:

• Abdominal pain;
• Fatigue;
• Yellowness of the skin and whites of the eyes.

Causes

Hepatomegaly may be caused by many diseases, for example:

• Cirrhosis;
• Viral hepatitis Hepatitis - the scourge of our time ;
• Infectious mononucleosis;
• Fatty liver;
• Amyloidosis - a violation, which is characterized by abnormal accumulation of proteins in the liver;
• Wilson disease;
• Gaucher disease;
• Cysts of the liver;
• Benign tumors of the liver, including hemangioma and adenoma;
• Obstruction of the gallbladder or bile ducts;
• Toxic hepatitis;
• Metastatic cancer that spreads to the liver;
• Leukemia;
• Liver cancer;
• Lymphoma;
• Budd-Chiari syndrome;
• Heart failure;
• Pericarditis;
• Trikupsidalnaya regurgitation (tricuspid valve).

Risk factors

Factors that increase the risk of hepatomegaly:

• Alcohol abuse;
• Acceptance of non-prescription drugs in large doses;
• Certain infectious diseases such as malaria.

Diagnostics

For the diagnosis of hepatomegaly doctor primarily conducts palpation of the abdomen - often enlarged liver can feel with your fingers. Furthermore, necessary blood tests, tests using medical imaging techniques and, depending on their results, liver biopsy.

Treatment

Sometimes money is used in the treatment of alternative medicine, such as herbs such as chaparral, comfrey, meadowsweet, celandine Celandine - a means-tested over the centuries , and others. Before taking any herb, consult your doctor.

Prevention

For the prevention of diseases that can cause hepatomegaly, it is recommended to follow the rules of healthy eating Healthy eating - do not limit yourself to eating Abstain from alcohol or drink it in moderation, maintain a healthy weight, stop smoking. Upon receipt of any drugs or food additives Food additives - basic classification   you must follow the instructions exactly.