Patient's question:
I already have a child, and I got pregnant again at the beginning of the year. I occasionally have lower right abdominal pain. After a medical examination, I underwent an induced abortion. However, since the induced abortion at the beginning of the year, I was diagnosed with acute pelvic inflammatory disease. I don't know how I got this disease.Doctor's answer:
Symptoms of Pelvic Inflammation:1. Lower abdominal heaviness or pain: Most gynecological conditions cause discomfort in the lower abdomen, and pelvic inflammation is no exception. When inflammation is present, the lower abdomen will not only ache but also cause soreness in the lumbar and sacral regions. This sensation becomes more pronounced after physical exertion or sexual activity.
2. Chronic pelvic pain: Due to pelvic congestion, women may experience heavier menstrual bleeding. Additionally, when pelvic inflammation damages ovarian function, menstrual irregularities may occur. More severely, if the inflammation is in the fallopian tubes and blocks the passage, it can lead to infertility.
3. Abnormal menstruation is also a symptom of pelvic inflammation: Endometritis often results in irregular menstrual cycles, which raises concerns. While periods may be normal most of the time, a phase of abnormality should not be ignored.
4. Systemic symptoms: Pelvic inflammation is often not obvious, sometimes only causing low-grade fever. It may also make one feel unusually tired or exhausted. Due to the prolonged duration of the condition, symptoms such as lethargy and insomnia may also occur.