Connect with others who understand.

  • Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  • Real advice from people who’ve been there
  • People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
Powered By
Real members of MyEndometriosisTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Greenville, SC

Hello has anyone ever experienced endometriosis on your colon? What were your symptoms? How was it diagnosed? Did you have it removed? If not what did they do?

January 12, 2017
 · 
Be the first to react
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Yes I have endo on my colon. My surgeon decided to leave it there for now as he explained I might have to have a colostomy bag if it was removed. I get a horrible sharp pain in rectum when passing gas or during bowel movement.

January 25, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

My colon endometriosis was diagnosed at laparoscopy, lasered and not excused. Colonoscopy before surgery is needed to see if other problems are present or if endometriosis has penetrated the colon wall. Colon resection is needed if it cannot be excised with a clear margin. Constipation, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, gut cramping are all symptoms. Scar tissue or adhesions may also be present which produce sharp or burning pain.

January 23, 2017
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

My main symptom was bleeding after bowel movements and a sharp shooting pain. I had endo removed off my bowel almost ended up with a colostomy as the endo almost went through the whole bowel.

January 15, 2017

Related Questions

View All
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Los Angeles, CA