Patient's question:
I am 26 years old, female. Last year, I was carefully diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease. After that, I took medication for treatment, but I still feel it hasn't improved. Now, I still have a lot of leukorrhea and often have lower back pain. What are the causes of pelvic inflammatory disease?Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is caused by bacterial infections leading to recurrent infections in the pelvic area. Common causes include postoperative infections after intrauterine procedures, miscarriage or postpartum infections, and inflammatory responses in surrounding pelvic organs. Additionally, poor hygiene habits can also lead to PID. It is recommended that patients pay attention to personal hygiene, avoid sharing personal items like towels and toothbrushes with others, to prevent infections. Patients should also develop healthy daily habits, maintain regular sleep schedules, avoid smoking and alcohol, and increase physical exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence of the condition.