What are the symptoms of intestinal adhesions after cesarean section?

Aug 24, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I had a cesarean section during delivery, and now I always have abdominal pain. I'm worried it might be intestinal adhesions. What are the symptoms of intestinal adhesions after cesarean section?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Cesarean section-related intestinal adhesions may cause lower abdominal pain, a sensation of heaviness, as well as bloating and difficulty with bowel movements and gas passage. Typically, after a cesarean section, patients can begin eating gradually only after the return of bowel gas passage, and early ambulation is recommended to help prevent intestinal adhesions. Once intestinal adhesions occur, timely treatment according to medical advice is essential, and in some cases, fasting and fluid restriction may be necessary.