Definition of pelvic inflammatory disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease refers to inflammation of various organs in a woman\’s pelvic cavity (such as the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, etc.). It is a common gynecological disease. Pelvic inflammatory disease is caused by pathogens entering the vagina and entering the pelvic cavity through the cervix, causing infection. Usually, pathogens happen to enter the uterus along the vagina while the patient is sleeping or are transmitted by the male partner, causing the infection to gradually spread to the pelvic organs. This disease can cause patients a lot of inconvenience and pain.
Symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease
Symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease mainly include lower abdominal pain, fever, increased vaginal discharge, abnormal menstruation, and dyspareunia. Lower abdominal pain is a common symptom of pelvic inflammatory disease in women and can range from mild to severe. Patients often develop a fever due to the inflammatory response. Increased vaginal discharge is caused by the presence of inflammation and an increase in white blood cells. Abnormal menstruation has many manifestations, such as increased menstrual flow, prolonged or shortened menstrual period, increased amount of leucorrhea during menstruation, bright red menstrual flow, etc. Dyspareunia has a greater impact on patients\’ quality of life. While infection affects patients\’ physical and mental health, it also causes some sexual problems.
Dangers of pelvic inflammatory disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease is usually caused by germs or bacteria and can cause a variety of complications if not treated promptly. For example, vaginal herpes, cervical erosion, endometritis, pelvic effusion, fallopian tube obstruction, etc. If pelvic inflammatory disease causes infection or rupture of the fallopian tubes, it will cause blockage of the fallopian tubes and cause female infertility. If the inflammation is severe, it can cause complications such as habitual miscarriage and premature birth.
Treatment methods for pelvic inflammatory disease
The treatment methods for pelvic inflammatory disease include a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine, or a single use of traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine. Treatment options usually include medications and surgery. Medication treatment can be divided into oral and topical. Internal medicines are mainly antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs; external medicines are mainly vaginal medicines containing bactericidal ingredients. Surgical treatment is used in special circumstances, such as severe fallopian tube obstruction that cannot be treated with medication and requires surgery.
Summary
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a common gynecological disease. Patients usually present with a series of symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, fever, increased vaginal secretions, abnormal menstruation, and dyspareunia. If not treated in time, it may cause some serious complications, such as infertility, habitual miscarriage, premature birth, etc. Treatment methods include drug treatment and surgical treatment that combine traditional Chinese and Western medicine. The specific plan needs to be determined according to individual circumstances. Patients should take active precautions, avoid strange sexual partners, avoid excessive cleaning, avoid using addictive substances, and try to control excessive stress and mental stress. If you have similar symptoms, go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.
