What are the initial symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease?

Patient's question:

I had an abortion surgery last month, and now I always feel discomfort down there, a bit itchy, and there's also a lot of discharge, yellow in color, with a foul, fishy smell. What could be going on? Please ask: Do I need to get checked?

Doctor's answer:

If you have frequent lower back pain or aching in the waist, it may be possible that you have pelvic inflammatory disease. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a thorough examination.
Lower abdominal pain may accompany fever. If the condition is severe, symptoms such as chills, high fever, and loss of appetite may occur. During peritonitis, symptoms like nausea, dry vomiting, and abdominal pain may reappear as digestive system issues. If an abscess forms, you may experience a swollen lower abdomen and localized pain or irritation. If the mass is in the front, urinary system symptoms may occur, while if it is in the back, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, tenesmus, and difficulty defecating may appear as rectal irritation.
This type of gynecological disease is not easy to fully recover from. Friends who are patients should always maintain a positive attitude and face it with an optimistic mindset.

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