Patient's question:
When my husband took me for a check-up, they said it was appendicitis. I'm usually very hygienic, so why did I still get appendicitis? What causes appendicitis?Doctor's answer:
is generally a type of pelvic inflammatory disease. The symptoms of chronic pelvic inflammatory disease include lower back pain, lower abdominal fullness, fatigue, increased vaginal discharge, lower abdominal pain during intercourse, frequent menstruation, prolonged menstrual periods, and excessive menstrual flow.Pelvic inflammatory disease: Increased vaginal discharge, fever, abdominal pain, sometimes nausea, and general weakness are typical symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease.
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a common gynecological condition. Acute cases can lead to severe consequences such as sepsis and septic shock. Moreover, pelvic inflammatory disease often occurs due to untreated cervical inflammation or vaginal inflammation, leading to retrograde infection. If left untreated, it can cause inflammation in nearby organs such as the fallopian tubes, resulting in chronic pelvic inflammatory disease and potential infertility.
Based on medical history, symptoms, and physical examination findings, if a mass is suspected, an ultrasound examination may be performed. Additionally, the collection of uterine cavity secretions or the extraction of material from the posterior fornix for smear and culture can be done. Blood culture may be necessary if needed. With these methods, pelvic inflammatory disease can be diagnosed.