Endometriosis Symptoms: Diaphragmatic, GI & Cystic Signs

Endometriosis can affect areas beyond the uterus, including the diaphragm and gastrointestinal tract. Identifying the symptoms of cysts and ligament involvement is essential for diagnosing this systemic condition.

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Symptoms of Diaphragmatic Endometriosis

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dominique Brooks

Most cases of endometriosis involve the pelvic area, according to A. M. Wolthuis, C. Aelvoet, J. Bosteels and J. P. Vanrijkel in a 2003 article in the journal "Acta chir belg." However, the condition can occur in other parts of the body as well, with symptoms that intensify with the menstrual cycle.

Dominique Brooks has been a medical editor for over 10 years. She has worked in medical education for physicians, nurses and pharmacists as well as consumers. She started writing business articles for Work.com in 2008 and health articles online in 2009. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama and a Doctor of Medicine from Vanderbilt University.