Larry Wurn

Mastectomy Pain

A mastectomy is a major operation. Most women who brave this procedure experience some pain, known as postmastectomy pain, or simply mastectomy pain. The Mayo clinic reports that 20 percent to 60 percent of women who undergo breast surgery develop pain. M... Read >

Painful Intercourse - Causes and Treatment

Painful sexual intercourse is a common complaint, though one not often talked about. Painful intercourse is a set of symptoms that goes under the general medical term of dyspareunia (dis-puh-ROO-nee-uh). Prevalence and Pain Although both men and wome... Read >

Abdominal Surgery Risks Include Bowel Obstruction

Abdominal Surgery and Adhesions Abdominal surgery is broadly defined as any operation in the abdominal region of the body, roughly between the bottom of the rib cage and the top of the pelvis. The abdominal region contains the stomach, liver, pancreas, ... Read >

Post-Surgical Adhesions Major Cause of Bowel Obstruction

Bowel obstruction-sometimes called intestinal obstruction-occurs when a part of the digestive tract becomes blocked. This blockage can prevent food from passing through the digestive tract or waste from leaving the body, depending on where in the digestiv... Read >

Reducing Chronic Pain After Surgery

The first steps in reducing chronic pain after surgery begin with preventative actions before undergoing surgery. Patients should talk to their doctors about the risks associated with surgery, including post-surgical adhesions. Adhesions are a natural by-... Read >