Patient's question:
Doctor, what are the symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease? Could you please take a look at my condition to see if it's possible that I have pelvic inflammatory disease? Recently, I've been experiencing a sense of heaviness in my lower abdomen, which often occurs during physical exertion, before and after my period, and after sexual intercourse. Additionally, I have irregular periods.Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a common gynecological inflammation in women. It generally causes lower abdominal pain, dragging pain, and lower back soreness. Sometimes, it may also lead to menstrual pain and post-coital pain. In some cases, there may be an increase in vaginal discharge with an odor. To confirm the diagnosis, it is necessary to visit a hospital for a detailed abdominal ultrasound examination to check for pelvic effusion. In addition to promptly treating PID, patients should maintain a positive attitude to face the disease. Only in this way can the patient's immunity and the ability to combat the disease be reduced. At the same time, it is important to pay close attention to dietary care and monitor changes in symptoms, believing that this will surely drive away PID.