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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

What is Gastrointestinal Endometriosis?

Gastrointestinal Endometriosis is a condition that occurs when the tissue that lines the uterus migrates within the body, affecting the GI tract. Though this condition is most common in women due to their monthly menstruation period, it is possible for men to be affected as well. Here’s all you need to know about GI Endometriosis, and how it is treated.
What causes endometriosis? Though it is unclear why exactly the endometriosis process occurs, endometriosis is usually brought on during female menstruation when the endometrium, or the outer uterine wall, sheds excess tissue. Sometimes this tissue migrates or becomes misplaced, causing growths or lesions to form in the bladder or bowels, leading to GI Endometriosis.

What are the symptoms and signs? Most women experience worsened pain during their menstrual periods. With GI Endometriosis it’s common to feel pain while sitting, passing gas, having a bowel movement or during sex. Many patients have mistaken this condition for appendicitis because of the similar symptoms.

According to Livestrong.com, “around 70-percent of endometriosis affects the lower part of the intestine, the large intestine, known as the colon, or the sigmoid colon.” Some other common symptoms of GI Endometriosis are rectal bleeding during menstruation, diarrhea or constipation.

How is is diagnosed and treated? The good new is that GI Endometriosis is both diagnosed and treated with a minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure, which means you’ll be feeling better in no time!

If you or someone you know is in need of corrective surgery for GI Endometriosis, the professional surgeons at Great South Bay Surgical Associates can help! We strive to provide open and minimally invasive surgical solutions for any colorectal or gastrointestinal issues you may face.

If you live in Nassau, Suffolk or the surrounding areas and are having complications with your digestive tract that require surgery, click here to view our website or call us 631-321-6801 to schedule your free consultation today.

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