The condition, in which interconnections are formed between the internal organs, including blood vessels and even nerve endings, is characterized by an adhesive disease of the abdominal cavity. It often leads to complications and dangerous consequences in the form of peritonitis, tissue necrosis, intestinal obstruction and perforation.
Adhesive disease of the abdominal cavity - reasons
Combinations often occur against inflammatory acute diseases of the digestive tract (gastritis, cholecystitis, colitis, including ulcers), as well as mechanical injuries to the abdomen.
Another reason is surgical intervention in the peritoneum, usually to remove the appendix.
Adhesive disease of the abdominal cavity - symptoms
Symptoms of the condition in question are rare, and it is found accidentally during preventive examinations. In some cases, there is a non-permanent pain syndrome that occurs with a certain posture or action (tilt, climb stairs, sleep on the side).
Adhesive disease of the abdominal cavity is heavily accompanied by weight loss and nausea, sometimes with vomiting, constipation. For the most part, this is due to the presence of extensive fissures of the mucous tissue in the intestinal region, into which the nerve roots are involved.
Diagnosis of adhesions
Determine the presence of adhesions can be through the following non-invasive methods of laboratory research:
- ultrasound diagnostics;
- blood test;
- endoscopic examination;
- Analysis of urine.
Despite a large number of ways to diagnose, it is not always possible to detect adhesions due to their small size and localization. Therefore, the most accurate technique is laparoscopy, in which two perforations are performed in the peritoneum and internal organs are examined by means of a special medical microchamber.
Adhesive disease of the abdominal cavity - treatment
Sluggish course of the described pathology without pain syndrome and intensive increase in the number of joints is subject to conservative therapy. It includes:
- enzymatic preparations for improving digestion (Mezim, Creon, Festal);
- a course of probiotics (Bifiform, Narine);
- ozocerite, paraffin applications;
- electrophoresis using resorbable solutions;
- compresses from medical mud;
- clay applications.
With the low effectiveness of the above method of treatment and the threat to human life, surgery is required to remove adhesions. To date, it is performed only with the help of laparoscopic surgery, excluding the occurrence of relapses. One of the advantages of this method is a short period of rehabilitation, preventing the progression of the adhesions through the installation of special organic barriers.
Prevention of adhesions of the abdominal cavity
The only way to prevent a pathological condition is to adhere to the diet and the correct composition of the daily diet.
Diet with adhesions of the abdominal cavity:
- Eat often, up to 7 times a day, little by little.
- Expose fresh vegetables and fruits to heat treatment, especially those that lead to increased formation of gases or flatulence (beans, apples, white cabbage).
- Exclude dishes that cause heartburn and exacerbation of gastritis.
- Refuse from foods that contribute to excessive release of bile (fried, spicy, sweet, salty, sour).
- Reduce the number of carbonated drinks.
- Prefer herbal tea strong coffee and tea.
- Every day eat a serving of soup or soup-mashed potatoes .