Laparoscopic Diagnosis and Treatment of Stage 4 Endometriosis after Traumatic Agni karma with Abdominal Scars: a Case Report.

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doi:10.31579/2578-8965/040

Abstract

Agni karma refers to the use of heated metals by traditional physicians. Endometriosis is defined as implantation of endometrial cells outside the endometrial cavity. Presenting symptoms are dyspareunia and dysmenorrhea. Recognition and awareness of such disorder are vital to avoid skin damage. A 31 years old nulliparous presented with dysmenorrhea and dyspareunia after unsuccessful attempts to alleviate symptoms by heated metals. Stage 4 endometrioses was diagnosed via laparoscopy and bilateral ovarian cystectomy was done for endometriomas. Agni karma is an unacceptable treatment for endometriosis as it results in avoidable body damage. Using heated rods is contraindicated in endometriosis, as it does neither alleviate symptoms nor treat the condition. It is used due to its lower cost, rapidity to treat the illness and non-complex equipment. To prevent unnecessary body damages, awareness is crucial along with consulting legal healthcare centers where medical and surgical treatment from qualified healthcare professionals is provided.

Highlights

Endometriosis is a painful gynecological disorder, which occurs when tissues that resemble the normal endometrium grows outside the uterus(1)
In some parts of the world such as Saudi Arabia, Yemen and India, therapeutic heat burns, which involve heating the symptomatic site with a hot metal are used to treat such diseases
This paper presents the first case report of a patient with endometriosis that experienced traumatic effects of therapeutic heat burns that led to seeking medical advice for diagnosis and treatment

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Introduction

Endometriosis is a painful gynecological disorder, which occurs when tissues that resemble the normal endometrium grows outside the uterus(1). The endometrial tissue swells and breaks resulting in bleeding(1). Medical treatment can be used to relieve pain and arrest bleeding, getting rid of the endometrial tissues requires invasive procedures such as laparoscopy. In some parts of the world such as Saudi Arabia, Yemen and India, therapeutic heat burns, which involve heating the symptomatic site with a hot metal are used to treat such diseases.

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