What are the symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease?

As a common gynecological disease, pelvic inflammatory disease has complex and diverse symptoms, which have a significant impact on women's health and quality of life, including lower abdominal pain, abnormal vaginal discharge, abnormal menstruation, fever and general discomfort, bladder compression symptoms, etc. If you have any discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time and take appropriate measures under the guidance of a doctor. The details are as follows:

1. Lower abdominal pain: Lower abdominal pain is the most common symptom of pelvic inflammatory disease, which is mainly manifested as persistent distending pain, especially after sexual intercourse, defecation or activities. The pain may radiate to the waist, back or thighs, and in severe cases, it is accompanied by clinical symptoms such as fever and chills. According to the type of pathogen, choose appropriate antibiotics for treatment, such as penicillin G, erythromycin, etc., to eliminate inflammation and relieve pain. Such as shortwave and ultrasonic penetration, by promoting local blood circulation, improving tissue nutrition, and accelerating the dissipation of inflammation. For the formation of abscesses or masses, surgical resection or drainage may be required.

2. Abnormal vaginal discharge: Pelvic inflammatory disease is usually accompanied by increased vaginal discharge, abnormal color, and possibly an unpleasant odor. This is due to the inflammatory reaction in the pelvic cavity, which causes the adjacent pelvic tissue blood vessels to dilate and become congested, stimulating the increased secretion of cervical secretory cells. Treat with the same antibiotics as above to eliminate inflammation and reduce discharge. Keep the vulva clean and dry to prevent bacterial growth.

3. Menstrual abnormalities: Pelvic inflammatory disease may cause irregular menstruation, such as increased menstrual volume, prolonged menstrual period, thick menstrual discharge or purulent discharge. This is because inflammation affects the normal function of the uterus and ovaries. Adjust the menstrual cycle, such as using hormone drugs. According to the principle of TCM differentiation and treatment, use Chinese medicine to regulate menstruation.

4. Fever and general discomfort: Infection caused by pelvic inflammatory disease usually leads to systemic inflammatory response, and patients may experience systemic symptoms such as fever, chills, fatigue, headache, nausea and vomiting. Symptomatic treatment, such as the use of antipyretic analgesics to relieve fever and pain. Supplement adequate water and electrolytes to correct fluid imbalance.

5. Bladder compression symptoms: Due to inflammation, the internal tissues of the pelvic cavity become congested, edematous, and enlarged, which may compress the bladder, leading to bladder compression symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, pain, and dysuria. Drug treatment, such as the use of diuretics and antibiotics, can relieve bladder irritation symptoms. For severe dysuria, catheterization may be required.

The symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease are complex and varied. In daily life, you should pay attention to keeping the vulva clean and dry, avoid unclean sexual life and other preventive measures to reduce the occurrence of pelvic inflammatory disease. Once related symptoms appear, you should seek medical attention and receive targeted treatment in time.