When the tissues that line a woman’s uterus grows outside it, the condition is called endometriosis. It is a disease that can cause extreme pain and discomfort. It is a very common disease that can happen to every 1 in 10 women during their childbearing year. The abnormal tissues usually occur in the abdomen but can happen anywhere in the body.
The affected tissues work like regular tissue during your period, i.e., it will break apart and bleed at the end of the cycle. The problem is that it has nowhere to go, so the surrounding area gets inflamed and swollen. You might also have scar tissues and lesions. It is most common on your ovaries. If you suffer from abnormally severe period cramps and live in Oklahoma, you should consult a pain management center for help.
Common Symptoms of Endometriosis
Some of the common symptoms of this disease are:
- Severe cramps while menstruating
- Unusual bleeding during your period
- Diarrhea and constipation
- Back pain during periods
- Blood in your stool or urine
- Fatigue that won’t go away
Type of Endometriosis
- Endometrioma- These are dark, fluid-filled cysts from deep inside the ovary. These cysts are also known as chocolate cysts. They don’t respond well to treatment.
- Superficial peritoneal lesion- These form on your peritoneum, a thin film that lines the pelvic cavity. This is the most common kind.
- Deeply infiltrating endometriosis- grows under your peritoneum and can affect organs near your uterus, like the bowel and bladder.
Ways to Manage Pain
Trying Pain Relief Medicine- Pain management doctors can help you find proper pain relief meds to help you with the pain. The doctors usually advise taking these medicines 48 hours before your period.
Use an App To Track Your Symptoms- There are many periods tracking apps where you can input your symptoms and rate their severity. You can go to any pain management doctor and give this information so that they can help you further.
Practice Yoga- Yoga and gentle stretching are known to be very helpful for this disease. Yoga involves mindfulness and breathwork, which helps loosen pelvic muscle, relax tight hip connective tissue and reduce stress. Yoga also helps to relax your mind, which helps you with your cramps and pelvic pain.
Eat Healthily- It is known that endometriosis is an inflammatory condition, so the pain can be linked to inflammation surrounding the growth of endometrial tissue, so an anti-inflammatory diet can be useful. You should eat a lot of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables and fish or foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Finding The Help You Need
If you are suffering from any of the above issues and need a consultation, then you can consider scheduling an appointment with Oklahoma Spine & Pain Management. We offer guides on chronic pain management and solutions to any issues that you may face.
**Disclaimer: This content should not be considered medical advice and does not imply a doctor-patient relationship.
