Know about Endo Belly and how you can manage it !

Endo belly is a term used to describe the uncomfortable, often painful swelling and bloating that is because of endometriosis. It is a condition in which tissues that are similar to the lining inside uterus, called endometrium are found outside the uterus where they donor belong to.

According to analysis and researches, there is an estimation that endometriosis affect more than 10% of reproductive age women. Other issues related to it include pain, infertility, heavy menstrual bleeding and digestive issues.

Although endo belly is often a very distressing problem, but till now this topic somewhat seems to be suppressed.

• Main and most common causes behind endo belly.

During endometriosis, the endometrial like tissues that are located outside the uterus act similarly like endometrium. They do build up, then breaks down and bleeding each month.

As this tissue do not receive anyway to leave the body it gets trapped. Thus resulting in inflammation and irritation on other tissues. Most of the times bloating and fluid retention are the most common symptoms.

Several scientific studies note down the fact that 96% of women with endometriosis experience belly bloating. Compared with 64% of women who didn’t have this condition.

• Common signs and typical symptoms.

The main symptom of Endo Belly is severe bloating, especially during menstrual cycle day one and two. Abdomen just fills with air or gas, making it look larger, it may also feel tight or hard.

Endo Belly caused discomfort, pain and pressure in abdomen and back. Many women who experience endo belly sometimes look pregnant.

So the most experienced symptoms of endo belly are mentioned below.

1. Nausea.

2. Diarrhoea

3. Constipation

4. Gas pain and bloating.

• Treatment and medication options.

And now it should be clear that for relieving endo belly one should have to manage endometriosis. Most of the times treatment options that are available for endometriosis include.

1. Birth control pills and supplementing hormones may help to keep a control over monthly hormonal changes.

2. Gonadotropin releasing hormone helps in blocking down the production of oestrogen that stimulates ovary.

3. Laparoscopy or laser minimal invasive surgery is used to remove tissues growing outside the uterus.

4. Removing uterus or ovaries is the last option that is done for woman with severe and irritable pain. But the thing is they will not be able to bear child in future.

5. Denocrine, is a synthetic and androgen that helps in inhibiting certain types of hormone.

• Home remedies and preventions.

Most of the times self care measures for endo belly involve making changes in your diet.

1. Avoid high calorie processed foods and inflammatory foods such as gluten red meat, dairy, alcohol and caffeine.

2. Have some peppermint tea or ginger tea to relieve digestive issues and pain at least twice a day.

3. Add good amount of fibre in your diet to prevent constipation.

4. Follow a low FODMAP diet, keep aside food items such as wheat, dairy, legumes and certain fruits and vegetables.

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