Patient's question:
I've been experiencing some pain in my lower abdomen recently, and it also hurts a bit when I go to the bathroom. My period is also off. People say I have pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Could you please tell me what are the symptoms of PID?Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is generally divided into acute PID and chronic PID. Acute PID typically manifests as lower abdominal pain, fever, and increased vaginal discharge, which worsens after exercise and sexual activity. In severe cases, it may also cause chills and high fever. Chronic PID is usually caused by the progression of acute PID, and in addition to lower abdominal pain, it may also lead to menstrual irregularities and other symptoms. Acute PID is generally treated with antibiotics, while chronic PID should be treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics combined with anaerobic drugs, with sufficient course duration. In severe cases, surgery may be required. In daily life, patients should maintain a balanced nutritional intake, engage in regular aerobic exercise to strengthen their bodies, and keep a positive mood to enhance their physical fitness and accelerate recovery.