Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterine cavity. These cells can spread to any part of the body.

Sciatic Endometriosis is a condition where the endometrial tissues of the uterus grows around the sciatic nerve.

Main Symptoms

1. Lower back pain

2. Leg pain that radiates down to feet

3. Gluteal pain or Buttocks pain that radiates down to feet

4. Pelvic pain

Why is Sciatic Endometriosis so often undiagnosed?

It is difficult to diagnose as it often presents all the same symptoms of the usual sciatic nerve pain. As the typical symptoms of the disease do not show the characteristics associated with gynaecological pain, most of the patients tend to consult a neurologist or neurosurgeon or a pain therapist.

When to consult a gynecologist?

If the pain is endured by your period and increases in intensity around it, then it may be worth discussing sciatic Endometriosis with a professional.

What happens if Sciatic Endometriosis left untreated?

If it's left untreated, it can lead to

neurological impairment over time. The main complications involved are numbness ,loss of sensation, restricted movement in the feet and foot drop. If neglected these symptoms can become permanent.

What's the treatment for Sciatic Endometriosis?

Even though the gold standard is surgical eradication , if there is a solution other than surgery, we should definitely give it a try.

Treatment for Sciatic Endometriosis typically involves ;

1.Taking Herbal medications

2.Following Specific Ayurvedic diet charts and Regimens

3.Yoga and Stretching Exercises.

Here we can guide you to get relief of this

condition through Ayurveda.

Dr.Anju Raj BAMS MS (Ay)