Scar Tissue: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Scar Tissue

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

After the bumps dissipate and drain, scars may linger, and pockets of scar tissue underneath your skin can join together in a tunnel shape. [allure.com]

Scar tissue can interfere with the lymph drainage system, which may result in swelling in the arms, legs or genitals. Social isolation. [mayoclinic.com]

Breakouts are turned into scar tissue (a procedure called deroofing). Draining abscesses. Abscesses can be drained to provide some relief. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa

[…] studied the expression of the fibrosis and/or inflammation markers tenascin-C, α-smooth muscle actin, transforming growth factor-β1, interleukin-1β, and interleukin-6 in scarring [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Oral cavity is severely involved, with erosions, blisters, soft tissue scarring, microstomia, ankloglossia, and carries. [kissesforkatie.org]

The oral cavity is severely involved with widespread erosions, blisters and soft tissue scarring. Microstamia, ankyloglossia, and caries are marked. [rafisrun.com]

Blue Nevus

This irritation causes scar tissue to form, and makes breathing difficult. [cancer.gov]

A blocked bile duct may be caused by cancer or other conditions, such as gallstones, infection, or scar tissue. [cancer.gov]

Bowel obstructions may be caused by a twist in the intestines, hernias, inflammation, scar tissue from surgery, and certain types of cancer, such as cancers of the stomach [cancer.gov]

Muscle Strain

Remember, the goal of this period is to minimize the amount of scar tissue while maximizing its quality! You cannot stop the formation of scar tissue. [p2sportscare.com]

What you do in this window will determine how well you heal and how much scar tissue you have. The more scar tissue, the more chance of re-injury. [muscularstrength.com]

MATURATION OF THE SCAR TISSUE The collagen fibres which make up the scar tissue become aligned along lines of external stress and are able to withstand more force. [physioroom.com]

Female Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

The scar tissue may partially block or slightly damage the fallopian tube. [americanpregnancy.org]

" 31 May 2018 In women, untreated gonorrhea can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which may result in scar tissue that blocks fallopian tubes and causes ectopic pregnancy [merriam-webster.com]

Scar tissue grows between internal organs leading to ongoing pelvic pain. It can also lead to ectopic pregnancy. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Ligament Sprain

Prompt Treatment Benefits include: Relieving your pain quicker via joint mobility techniques, soft tissue massage, electrotherapy etc Improving your scar tissue quality using [physioworks.com.au]

tissue), and effectively improve recovery. [thesportsphysiotherapist.com]

In most cases, the bandage/support will also help to support the injury as the new scar tissue is laid down. This should help to reduce your pain. [physioworks.com.au]

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

This is especially true if there is a lot of scar tissue, or if a mass or varicose veins are present. [inpodiatrygroup.com]

When the tibial nerves are not aligned, the scarring tissue may impinge it again and cause a relapse in symptomatology; thus requiring a scar tissue or fascial stripping operation [symptoma.com]

Careful scar tissue resection and neurolysis is recommended. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Tenosynovitis of the Wrist

Scar tissue will fill the gap where the tunnel was cut. The skin is then stitched together, and your hand is wrapped in a bulky dressing. [innovativesportmedicine.ca]

In other cases, scar tissue from an injury can make it difficult for the tendons to slide easily through the tunnel. Symptoms What problems does this condition cause? [innovativesportmedicine.ca]

Frozen Shoulder

It results in pain from the inflammation and stiffness from the scar tissue. [drgreggoryburrow.com.au]

[…] remove scar tissue manually. [lifemark.ca]

Forceful stretching is avoided because of the risk of creating injuries to the capsule, which could then go on to heal with scar tissue. [orthop.washington.edu]

Endometriosis

You have a few small lesions but no scar tissue. Stage II (mild). There are more lesions but no scar tissue. Less than 2 inches of your abdomen are involved. [webmd.com]

If they see signs of endometriosis, like implanted endometrial tissue or scar tissue, they can both diagnose the condition and remove things like cysts and scar tissue. [health.com]

This can lead to the formation of scar tissue and adhesions, which are abnormal bands of tissue that bind the pelvic organs together. [health.qld.gov.au]

Intestinal Obstruction

You may have a blockage in your small bowel that is caused by scar tissue. The source of this scar tissue usually is from previous surgery. [laparoscopicexperts.com]

tissue ( adhesions ) More scar tissue forming in your belly and causing a blockage of your intestines in the future Opening of the edges of your intestines that are sewn [ufhealth.org]

tissue. [listentoyourgut.com]

Ectropion

Maximal horizontal eyelid shortening and excision of anterior lamella scar tissue allowed correction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Stretching of Scar Tissue If the problem is due to scar tissue, your doctor may recommend scar tissue stretching. [healthline.com]

The authors recommend excision of anterior lamella scar tissue combined with large full-thickness wedge excision as an effective treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cardiomyopathy

Restrictive cardiomyopathy may occur when heart muscle is gradually infiltrated or replaced by scar tissue or when abnormal substances accumulate in the heart muscle. [msdmanuals.com]

In some cases, cardiomyopathy also involves a buildup of scar tissue or fat within the heart muscle. [childrenshospital.org]

The heart muscle may also be replaced with scar tissue, further complicating your health. [pennmedicine.org]

Laparoscopy

C-sections can cause scar tissue in some patients. The more C-sections a patient has then the higher the chance of having scar tissue. [tubal-reversal.net]

The surgeon usually removes any visible implants and scar tissue. This may improve fertility. [uwhealth.org]

Fibroids, scar tissue, and polyps can be removed from inside the uterus. [reproductivefacts.org]

Liver Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is a disease in which healthy liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Cirrhosis is a progressive liver disease in which scar tissue replaces soft, healthy liver tissue. [childrenshospital.org]

[…] is replaced by fibrous scar tissue. [medicalnewstoday.com]

De Quervain Tenosynovitis

Other risk factors associated with de Quervain’s tenosynovitis are: Injury – if you have injured your wrist and developed scar tissue around the area, the scar tissue can [mercy.com]

Common activities that may lead to De Quervain's Scar tissue and arthritis can cause De Quervain's. Every day activities typically lead to overusing your wrists. [mercy.com]

Arthritis and injuries to the wrist that result in a buildup of scar tissue can also increase your risk of suffering from De Quervain’s. [cck-law.com]

Portal Cirrhosis

Definition (MEDLINEPLUS) Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver. Scar tissue forms because of injury or long-term disease. [fpnotebook.com]

If too much scar tissue forms, you may need to consider a liver transplant. [fpnotebook.com]

Nothing will make the scar tissue disappear, but treating the cause can keep it from getting worse. [fpnotebook.com]

Recurrent Small Bowel Obstruction

You may have a blockage in your small bowel that is caused by scar tissue. The source of this scar tissue usually is from previous surgery. [laparoscopicexperts.com]

Scar tissue grows and can wrap itself around your intestines causing an obstruction. [drugs.com]

Scar tissue was the cause. I spent 4 days in the hospital, and it luckily cleared up on its own. [j-pouch.org]

Alcoholic Liver Disease

tissue replaces normal liver tissue (cirrhosis) The more scar tissue you have, the harder the remaining normal liver tissue has to work When enough scar tissue builds up, [merckmanuals.com]

Cirrhosis Often referred to as end-stage liver disease, cirrhosis (pronounced suh-RO-suss) is characterized by replacement of liver tissue with fibrotic scar tissue and regenerative [puristat.com]

[…] your liver shrinks and doesn’t work normally Scar tissue never goes away, even if you stop drinking Fatty liver disease often causes no symptoms. [merckmanuals.com]

Dilatation and Curettage

Using a sharp instrument to remove tissue rather than suction also increases the chances of scar tissue formation. [reproductivefacts.org]

If you have a D and C after miscarriage, you may get scar tissue in your uterus and/or cervix. This condition is called Asherman syndrome. [familydoctor.org]

Reduction in inflammation may help to prevent scar tissue and adhesion. [natural-fertility-info.com]

Macronodular Cirrhosis

Definition (MEDLINEPLUS) Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver. Scar tissue forms because of injury or long-term disease. [fpnotebook.com]

Cirrhosis Also called: Hepatic fibrosis Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver. Scar tissue forms because of injury or long-term disease. [icdlist.com]

[…] is replaced by fibrous scar tissue. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Urethral Stricture

‑5p was overexpressed in scar tissue. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The procedure involves a small incision where the scar tissue is removed and the urethra is repaired. [urologysanantonio.com]

Urethrotomy is another method to open the scarred urethra, using a cystoscope to visualize the stricture and cut the scarred tissue to widen the urethra. [denverurology.com]

Intestinal Adhesions

An adhesion is a band of scar tissue which usually forms after surgery. [medic8.com]

They may be thought of as internal scar tissue that connects tissues not normally connected. [osmosis.org]

Adhesions are usually caused by surgery, as scar tissue is produced as a part of the natural healing process. [medic8.com]

Interstitial Lung Disease

[…] for scar tissue formation. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Sometimes this involves treating patients with drugs that actually restrict the cells that make scar tissue. [hospitals.jefferson.edu]

Siderosis: Inflammation or scar tissue from inhaling iron from welding or mining. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Bowel Stenosis

tissue. [listentoyourgut.com]

Scar tissue, strictures and adhesions In the majority of Crohn’s patients, scar tissue develops within the intestinal walls as part of the healing of Crohn’s-related inflammation [discovertherapies.com]

The inflammation can cause damage which when it then repairs leads to scar tissue. The building up of scar tissue in the same place can then cause strictures. [ibdrelief.com]

Rectal Obstruction

In the small intestine, scar tissue is most often the cause. [uofmhealth.org]

Tumors, scar tissue (adhesions), or twisting or narrowing of the intestines can cause a bowel obstruction. These are called mechanical obstructions. [uofmhealth.org]

tissue. [listentoyourgut.com]

Partial Intestinal Obstruction

In the small intestine, scar tissue is most often the cause. [cigna.com]

This topic covers a blockage caused by tumours, scar tissue, or twisting or narrowing of the intestines. [healthlinkbc.ca]

This topic covers a blockage caused by tumors, scar tissue, or twisting or narrowing of the intestines. [cigna.com]

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Scar tissue causes the lungs to become stiffer and to lose their elasticity. [blf.org.uk]

tissue. [guide.eu-ipff.org]

Some interstitial lung diseases don’t include scar tissue. When an interstitial lung disease does include scar tissue in the lung, we call it pulmonary fibrosis. [pulmonaryfibrosis.org]

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Pulmonary fibrosis is not a specific disease but is a general term that refers to any kind of ILD in which scar tissue is present in the walls of the air sacs. [youtube.com]

Pulmonary fibrosis is a scarring of the lung tissue that causes permanent damage to the lungs. [uabmedicine.org]

The words pulmonary fibrosis literally translates to lung scarring; the condition encompasses an abnormal formation of scar tissue in the lungs. [resphealth.org.au]

Peritoneal Adhesion

Although some patients develop limited scar tissues, others for unknown reasons develop severe adhesions from seemingly equal procedures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Surgery within the abdomen sometimes results in adhesions from scar tissue; as an organ heals, fibrous scar tissue forms around the incision and may cling to the surface of [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Adhesions, or scar tissue binding two normally separate surfaces, form when the peritoneum, the membrane covering the abdominal wall and protecting the inner organs, is damaged [books.google.de]