Patient's question:
After a year, there was tenderness upon palpation. After a thorough ultrasound examination, the doctor said it was endometriosis. The frequency of bowel movements increased. I went to the hospital for intravenous treatment, but it did not disappear and improved. What should I do? How should I handle the tenderness upon palpation at the surgical scar below the right navel after a cesarean section?Doctor's answer:
Endometriosis refers to the condition where endometrium with growth function reappears in locations other than the mucosal lining of the uterine cavity. It may occur when endometrium is transferred to the abdominal cavity during surgery, and with fluctuating hormone levels, it stimulates the intestines, leading to continuous increase in bowel movements. Endometriosis can be treated surgically, with the removal of lesions, but it is prone to recurrence. Hormonal drugs are recommended before and after surgery to make the ectopic endometrium enlarge and harden.If a patient faces the issue of cesarean delivery, we should actively implement examinations and treatments without avoiding medical consultation. If the cesarean delivery condition does not improve with treatment, it is necessary to promptly adjust the treatment plan.