how are adhesions diagnosed?
From: amy (anonymous@medispecialty.com)
Mon Jul 29 20:56:56 2002
Hi,
This is my first time posting and I'm wondering if someone can answer my
questions.
Is there a way to diagnose adhesions other than having a laparoscopy?
After several months of lower abdominal pain, I had a laparoscopy in May
and the doctor released many adhesions. The pain came back two weeks
later and is felt daily. At times the pain is debilitating. Since
cancer is prevalent in my family, I later had a CT scan and a
colonoscopy. Both were clear. I am guessing that I have more adhesions
but why should I undergo another laparoscopy when the adhesions will
likely return anyway? I don't know what to do next and my doctor is not
very helpful.
Can adhesions be seen with an ultrasound?
Is it unusual for someone my age (33) to have adhesions? I never had
surgery b/f the laparoscopy.
I appreciate your feedback. Thanks.
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