What are the symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease? Here are some things to pay attention to

Pelvic inflammatory disease can be divided into acute and chronic. The main symptoms of acute pelvic inflammatory disease are lower abdominal pain, increased and prolonged menstruation, local compression symptoms, high fever, chills and other systemic symptoms; the main symptoms of chronic pelvic inflammatory disease include lower abdominal distension and pain, abnormal menstruation, infertility or ectopic pregnancy.

Pelvic inflammatory disease is a common gynecological inflammatory infection. It mainly occurs during periods of active sexual life. It causes great harm to women's reproductive health and can even lead to infertility in severe cases. After suffering from pelvic inflammatory disease, the most important thing is early detection and early treatment to avoid serious consequences. So what are the symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease?
1. Symptoms of acute pelvic inflammatory disease
1. Lower abdominal pain <br/>One of the most common manifestations of acute pelvic inflammatory disease is lower abdominal pain. This pain is usually persistent and worsens after activities or sexual intercourse.
2. Increased menstrual flow and prolonged menstrual period <br/>Some acute pelvic inflammatory diseases occur during the menstrual period, and some symptoms of irregular menstruation usually appear at this time, the most common of which are increased menstrual flow and prolonged menstrual period.
3. Local compression symptoms <br/>Acute pelvic inflammatory disease may cause pelvic abscesses, which may cause local compression symptoms. If the bladder is compressed, frequent urination, urgency and difficulty urinating may occur. If cystitis is caused, there will be pain when urinating. If the rectum is compressed, frequent urge to defecate and a feeling of incomplete defecation may occur. Constipation or diarrhea may also occur.
4. Systemic symptoms such as high fever and chills <br/>If the condition of acute pelvic inflammatory disease is more serious, there may be some obvious systemic symptoms. The most common ones are chills and high fever, sometimes accompanied by headache and loss of appetite.
2. Symptoms of chronic pelvic inflammatory disease
1. Lower abdominal distension and pain <br/>One of the first symptoms of chronic pelvic inflammatory disease is lower abdominal distension or pain. Sometimes there will be soreness in the lumbar region, and it will basically get worse after fatigue, sexual intercourse, and before and after menstruation.
2. Menstrual abnormalities <br/>Patients with chronic pelvic inflammatory disease will also experience symptoms of menstrual abnormalities, the main manifestation of which is irregular menstruation, with varying amounts of menstrual blood and very irregular menstrual periods. Sometimes, irregular vaginal bleeding may also occur.
3. Infertility or ectopic pregnancy <br/>If chronic pelvic inflammatory disease is not treated promptly and effectively, it will usually recur. Over time, it can easily affect the function of the fallopian tubes, causing infertility or ectopic pregnancy.