What are the symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease?

Symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease mainly include lower abdominal pain, abnormal vaginal discharge, irregular menstruation, fever, and compression symptoms. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Lower abdominal pain: One of the most common symptoms is lower abdominal pain. This pain is usually persistent and may worsen after exercise or sexual activity. The pain is mainly in the lower abdomen and may be accompanied by a feeling of heaviness. During the pain, try to rest and avoid strenuous exercise or activities to relieve pain and discomfort. You can use a hot water bottle or a hot wet towel and gently place it on the lower abdomen to help promote blood circulation in the abdomen and relieve pain.

2. Abnormal vaginal discharge: There may be an increase in vaginal discharge, abnormal color, or odor. In severe cases, damage to the vaginal mucosa may cause blood in the discharge. Crush the Chinese herbal medicine with the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, add water and boil it, and apply it to the lower abdomen after cooling, which can help improve the condition.

3. Irregular menstruation: Pelvic inflammatory disease may affect the secretion of ovarian hormones, causing patients to experience irregular menstruation symptoms, such as delayed menstruation, scanty menstruation, etc. Maintain a regular lifestyle, avoid excessive fatigue and mental stress, and ensure adequate sleep time.

4. Fever: As the inflammation spreads, the patient may experience fever, and in severe cases, may also be accompanied by chills. The fever may be systemic or confined to the lower abdomen. If the fever is low, you can use warm water to wipe the body, such as the armpits, groin, etc., or use ice packs, fever-reducing patches, etc. for cold compresses.

5. Compression symptoms: If the inflammation of pelvic inflammatory disease leads to the formation of an abscess, a mass in the lower abdomen may occur. If the abscess is located in front of the uterus, it may compress the bladder, causing the patient to experience symptoms such as dysuria, frequent urination, and urgency; if it is located behind the uterus and compresses the rectum, it may cause diarrhea, tenesmus, and other symptoms. If pelvic inflammatory disease is not treated promptly and effectively, leading to the formation of an abscess, surgical treatment, such as laparoscopic surgery or laparotomy, may be required to remove the abscess and relieve symptoms.

Timely treatment can effectively relieve the symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease and prevent its further development and more serious complications. At the same time, preventive measures such as maintaining good hygiene habits, a reasonable sex life and timely treatment of lower reproductive tract infections can also help reduce the incidence of pelvic inflammatory disease.