Patient's question:
Today at noon, I experienced sudden sharp pain in my lower abdomen. Later, an ultrasound revealed fluid accumulation, and the doctor initiated anti-inflammatory treatment, diagnosing pelvic inflammatory disease. I have had similar cases before, but they weren't as painful. Please advise, what should I do next?Doctor's answer:
Pelvic effusion, which can be either physiological or pathological.1. Physiological pelvic effusion: Some normal women may have a small amount of blood accumulated in the pelvic cavity during the menstrual period, ovulation period, and early pregnancy, forming pelvic effusion. Such pelvic effusion usually contains less fluid and gradually absorbs, often disappearing naturally.
2. Pathological pelvic effusion: Pathological gynecological pelvic effusion is mostly caused by pelvic inflammatory disease, adnexitis, or endometriosis. Clinically, most women's pelvic effusion is due to inflammation, where inflammatory exudates exist in the pelvic cavity. If left untreated, it can gradually increase. When it becomes too large, medication becomes less effective in resolving it.