Patient's question:
My sister has been in a poor mental state recently, with a slightly yellow complexion. When I asked her what was wrong, she said her stomach always felt painful, especially during her menstrual period, when the pain became even worse. Additionally, her leukorrhea was also abnormal, with continuous increase in discharge. After hearing this, I advised her to go to the hospital for a thorough examination. The results showed that she had pelvic inflammatory masses.Doctor's answer:
1. It can cause an abnormal pregnancy, also known as ectopic pregnancy in common terms.2. Long-term inflammation can lead to spread, resulting in peritonitis, causing adhesions in abdominal tissues and chronic abdominal pain.
3. If the infection is severe and not effectively treated, bacteria can enter the bloodstream through the circulatory system, leading to septic shock or sepsis, which can be life-threatening.
4. It can also cause the inflammation to spread to the ureters or around the kidneys, leading to perinephric abscess.
5. If the inflammation invades the uterus or fallopian tubes, causing adhesions in the fallopian tubes, it may result in infertility.