OLIVIA Attwood’s sister Georgia was rushed to hospital during a Miami brand trip and underwent emergency surgery.

TV presenter , 35, reposted a reel on her Instagram of her sister’s brave battle with , including clips of her in a hospital bed, curled up on a sofa during recovery and various scars from past surgeries.

NINTCHDBPICT001100712839Olivia Attwood’s sister Georgia was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery Credit: Instagram/georgia__attwood NINTCHDBPICT001100696626The influencer underwent her fifth operation as she bravely battles endometriosis Credit: georgia__attwood/Instagram

But the montage video then showed snippets of Georgia doing what she loves most, from being an equestrian, to holidaying with her husband and spending time with her former star sister.

Georgia explained that she had joined Olivia on a brand trip in Miami, but it was cut short when she was rushed to hospital and had to undergo her fifth surgery for the condition.

Alongside the video, Georgia wrote: “Some of you know I’ve battled endo for years. Recently, symptoms I’d been pushing through turned critical during an opportunity I had to attend an incredible trip with my sister — I ended up hospitalized for 5 days in Miami (I watched the whole thing on Instagram with you guys.”

Georgia revealed that the endometriosis had “spread” and caused a “blockage”, despite the various surgeries she’d previously had.

NINTCHDBPICT001094960948Georgia said the ‘endometriosis had spread into her bowel and caused a blockage’ Credit: Instagram NINTCHDBPICT001100696148Georgia shared a clip of her leaving hospital in a wheelchair after the procedure Credit: georgia__attwood/Instagram

“Back home, I went straight into surgery — my 5th,” Georgia continued.

“This time, they found endometriosis had spread into my bowel, causing a blockage, with lesions fusing it to my pelvic wall.

“Learning how far it had progressed despite all the previous surgery was devastating.

“I’m lucky to have had an incredible surgeon and a successful outcome — but recovery isn’t linear.”

She went on to say: “Instagram shows the highlight reel of life. What it doesn’t show is how hard I push to keep showing up — and the hard days that come after.

“I know so many women with endo carry that same quiet resilience.

“Someone said to me recently, ‘so many people have endo now’.

“That’s not true — the same number of people have always had it. What’s changed is that brave people are sharing their stories, and organisations like The Endometriosis Foundation are advocating loudly.

That’s what moves research, healthcare systems, and governments to act.

“No patient voices, no change. So if you’re comfortable to do so — keep sharing. Keep the pressure up. Change is happening, and it’s because of every one of you.”

Signs you could have endometriosis

Endometriosis is where cells similar to those in the lining of the womb (uterus) grow in other parts of the body.

Symptoms happen when patches of endometriosis break down and bleed during your but cannot leave your body.

You might have some symptoms during your period, such as:

  • Severe period pain, that stops you from doing your normal activities
  • Heavy periods, where you need to change your pads or tampons every one to two hours, or you may bleed through to your clothes.
  • Pain when you poo or pee

You can have other symptoms at any time in your menstrual cycle, such as:

  • Pain in your lower tummy and back (pelvic area)
  • Pain during or after sex
  • Extreme tiredness (fatigue)
  • Pain or bleeding in other areas, such as in the chest, which may cause shortness of breath and coughing up blood

You may also have difficulty getting and have low mood or anxiety.

See your GP if:

  • You think you might have endometriosis
  • Your symptoms are affecting your everyday life, work and relationships
  • You’ve had treatment from a GP but your symptoms do not get better, or get worse

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Georgia was praised by her followers for continuing to speak out on this.

One wrote: “I’m so sorry to hear this, wishing you a speedy recovery and thank you for raising even more awareness on such a challenging condition.”

A second said: “Thank you for being some of our voice, endo is f***ing hard!”

A third added: “Strong and brave. You got this.”