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 symptoms are commonly associated with PID?Doctor's answer:
Family members should be suspected of acute pelvic inflammatory disease, which has an acute onset. The main symptoms include lower abdominal pain, fever, and increased vaginal discharge. The pain is persistent and worsens after exercise or sexual intercourse. If the inflammation is severe, symptoms such as high fever and chills may reappear. Further progression of acute pelvic inflammatory disease can lead to diffuse peritonitis, sepsis, and septic shock, which can be life-threatening. Therefore, immediate treatment is the best decision. In daily life, patients should maintain a balanced nutritional intake, engage in aerobic exercises to strengthen their bodies, and keep a positive mood to enhance their physical condition and accelerate recovery.