Patient's question:
What is pelvic inflammatory disease? Is it harmful to the human body? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a general term for infections that occur in the pelvic organs of women, including the lower abdomen. As cervical infections and conditions begin to spread upward to the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, they enter the abdominal cavity. Two common sexually transmitted diseases, chlamydia and gonorrhea, account for a large share of PID among young women. Mild symptoms may include a slight fever and lower abdominal pain, while more severe symptoms could involve high fever and severe pelvic pain, similar to appendicitis. It is important for healthcare providers to see patients immediately for two reasons: the infection itself and the potential for life-threatening complications.