In regular skin, the collagen proteins overlap in many random directions, but in scar tissue, they generally align in one direction. This makes the scar have a different texture than the surrounding skin. Scar tissue is also not as flexible as normal skin, and does not have a normal blood...
Scar tissue (also termed abdominal adhesions) forms after abdominal surgery and may make tight connections between organs and other body tissues in your abdomen. Scar tissue may form after any type of abdominal surgery (for example, hysterectomy, C-section, appendectomy). It can cause pelvic and ...
Scar tissue (also termed abdominal adhesions) forms after abdominal surgery and may make tight connections between organs and other body tissues in your abdomen. Scar tissue may form after any type of abdominal surgery (for example, hysterectomy, C-section, appendectomy). It can cause pelvic and ...
You have increased swelling in your legs, ankles, feet, or abdomen.When should I call my doctor?You feel weak or more tired than usual. You have trouble taking your medicine. You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.Care...
You are vomiting blood or you see blood in your bowel movement.When should I call my doctor?You have new or increased pain or swelling in your abdomen. You feel more tired than usual. You bruise or bleed easily. Your skin or the whites of your eyes look yellow. You have questions or...
What is a Heart Attack? " Patrick a 70-year-old diabetic man with a 2-year history of stable chest pain" Are you a health practitioner that can treat conditions like the one explained here? Sign in to join the conversation as an expert....
What are the symptoms of angina? Does it cause pain? Angina may not have any pain and instead may present as shortness of breath with exercise, malaise, fatigue, or weakness. Patients withdiabetes How do doctors diagnose angina? The preliminary diagnosis of angina usually is made by the pati...
Men suffer from various types of hernias around the stomach, abdomen, chest, and groin area. All these are extremely painful, as the intestine breaks out of their lining sticking out of the groin, pelvis or thighs. Sounds painful, right? Just, imagine what does a hernia feel like? The mi...
These corset-like garments promise “miracle slimming” effects if you just wear them for a few weeks. But there’s no proof that tummy tuck belts will help you get rid of excess skin and fat in the abdomen, so save your money. How Much Does a Tummy Tuck Cost? The average cost of...
What does it feel like? Angina is a condition characterized by chest pain, sometimes severe, that is caused by an inadequate blood supply to the heart. Angina (angina pectoris) describes the pain, discomfort, ache, or other associated symptoms that occur when blood flow to heart muscle ...