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Endometriosisis a full-body inflammatory disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. Historically, it has been a misunderstood disease thought to affect mainly reproductive organs. However, endometriosis lesions have been found on every organ, including the bowels. Kannika Paison / Getty Images In this article, learn more about bowel endometriosis and bowel-related endometriosis symptoms. This, in turn, may contribute to the notabledelay in diagnosisthat most people with endometriosis experience....

Some discharge is healthy, but endometriosis may cause unusual spotting Endometriosisvaries in symptoms and severity. This article will discuss spotting as a symptom of endometriosis and the difference between vaginal spotting and discharge. Maria Korneeva / Getty Images What Is Vaginal Discharge? Maria Korneeva / Getty Images Typical discharge ranges in color based on a person’s menstrual cycle. Before menstruation, it can appear clear, milky white, or pale yellow. During and after, it may appear red and brown....

The nerves around the implant can get entrapped, inflamed, or irritated. It can also affect the nerves in the pelvis and cause leg or hip pain. This pain can feel sharp or stabbing and radiate (move or spread). SDI Productions / Getty Images Nerve damage or irritation can also causeneuropathy, resulting in numbness or tingling, muscle spasms, and weakness. This means it travels from the nerve to the spine and brain....

Endometriosisoccurs when tissue similar to theendometrium(lining of the uterus, or womb) grows outside the uterus. The lesions or implants can grow anywhere in the body. This article reviews endometriosis lesions, what they look like, their location, and their types. Grace Cary / Getty Images It also covers the difference between endometriosis andadenomyosis, endometriosis staging, and how to find a specialist. Grace Cary / Getty Images What Do Endometriosis Lesions Look Like?...

Though there is no cure for endometriosis, living a symptom-free life is possible. Weve also included stories from real women who share their unique perspectives and best advice.

Endometriosis Staging System There are different ways to classify the severity of endometriosis. This determines disease stages by assigning points according to characteristics of the disease. If indications of endometriosis are seen, a surgeon may be able to make the diagnosis visually. Urbazon / Getty Images Regardless, they will still take a sample of tissue (biopsy) to look at under a microscope. Depending on the stage of the disease, lesions can vary in appearance, color, and depth....

This article discusses the types, recovery, success rates, and financial considerations of endometriosis surgery. Nonsurgical medical management is used upfront to decrease the progression of endometriosis and reduce symptoms. Is Endometriosis Surgery a Major Surgery? FatCamera/ Getty Images Most endometriosis surgeries are minimally invasive (laparoscopy). Types of Endometriosis Surgery Endometriosis surgery is categorized as either conservative or definitive. Laparoscopy is usually a well-tolerated procedure, with a short hospital stay and minimal risk of infection....

Endometriosis is confirmed through a biopsy collected using a surgical procedure called alaparoscopy. An endometriosis biopsy is different from anendometrialbiopsy. Twenty47studio / Getty Images Does Biopsy Diagnose Endometriosis? Twenty47studio / Getty Images The only way to confirm adiagnosis of endometriosisis through surgery, usually a surgery called a laparoscopy. It is usually performed under general anesthesia. What Is an Endometrial Biopsy? An endometrial biopsy is a procedure typically done in a healthcare provider’s office or as an outpatient procedure....

Endorphins are neurotransmitters your body releases in response to pain and stress. This process also increases dopamine levels.Dopamineis the neurotransmitter associated with reward and pleasure responses. How Long Do Endorphins Last? Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images The timeframe depends on many factors, and only you know when the endorphin rush is over. One small study found that 22 participants experienced endorphin-related euphoric feelings after one hour of moderate-intensity exercise. This is the case with alcohol and opioid medications....

They are often outpatient, same-day procedures. At times, both are performed on the same day. This cuts down on the time the patient needs to prepare and recover and may also reduce costs. Photo composite by Joules Garcia for Verywell Health; Getty Images Two that are used for understanding digestive conditions include upper endoscopy (also called anesophagogastroduodenoscopyor ECG) and colonoscopy. Depending on their symptoms, people may need either one or both of these procedures....

It is a step in a successful stem cell transplant. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing. It is rendered unable to produce healthy red blood cells, platelets, or white blood cells. Panyawat Boontanom / EyeEm / Getty Images When they are in place and begin to reproduce, engraftment occurs. The stem cells will create a new hematopoietic andimmune systemfor the recipient. What Happens During Engraftment The stem cells or marrow is given as an intravenous transfusion....

Tonsillar hypertrophy, a condition in which thetonsilsare enlarged, is more common in children than adults. Large tonsils usually don’t cause symptoms or only cause minimal symptoms. But they can cause health problems, includingsnoringandsleep apneawhich can affect daytime behavior and long-term growth in children. quintanilla / iStock / Getty Images What Causes Enlarged Tonsils in Kids? Children can have large tonsils for a number of reasons. The back of the mouth and throat are proportionately smaller in children....

The study looked at data from 10,678 participants who had been diagnosed with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. About 69% reported taking enteric-coated aspirin, and 31% reported taking uncoated aspirin. Even if theyre both safe and effective, plain aspirin and coated aspirin still have some key differences. Photo Illustration by Amelia Manley for Verywell Health; Getty Images Non-coated aspirin gets broken down and absorbed in the stomach. Maron said thats a common misconception....