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 might have pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Could you please tell me what are the symptoms of PID?Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is divided into acute and chronic forms. Acute PID can recur with symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, frequent urination, and excessive secretions. When the rectum is compressed, it may cause the symptom of tenesmus (urgent need to defecate after defecation). Chronic PID, on the other hand, may present with lower abdominal heaviness and aching waist pain. It tends to recur during physical exertion, around the menstrual period, or after sexual intercourse. It can also lead to menstrual irregularities. Patients need to seek systematic and standardized examination at a reputable Grade-A hospital as soon as possible based on their specific condition. This is the only way to provide targeted treatment and achieve a quick recovery.