Patient's question:
My sister told me that I might have pelvic inflammatory disease. I don't know what precautions are needed for pelvic inflammatory disease?Doctor's answer:
Common symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease:1. Dysmenorrhea: Often recurs 2-3 days before menstruation and intensifies during the menstrual period.
2. Lower abdominal pain of varying degrees: Pain is located in the lower abdomen or pelvic area, characterized as persistent dull pain, usually bilateral. Mild cases may cause discomfort in the lower abdomen, while severe cases may also include a sense of heaviness and fullness in the lower back, often worsening after physical exertion, sexual activity, before menstruation, and during the menstrual period.
3. Increased menstrual flow: Due to pelvic blood clots, patients may experience an increase in menstrual flow. When ovarian function is impaired, menstrual disorders may occur.
4. Fever or chills: Mild pelvic inflammatory disease may present as slight fever. In severe cases, chills, high fever, headache, nausea, and dry vomiting may occur, with body temperature generally above 38°C.
5. Increased vaginal discharge: Abnormal vaginal discharge, such as mucopurulent secretions, may be observed.