What are the signs and symptoms of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)?
Pelvic inflammatory disease is infection of a woman’s reproductive organs or the inflammation of the upper genital tract involving the fallopian tubes and the ovaries. It symptoms are fairly general and is difficult to diagnose. Some of these signs are,
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An abnormal aginal discharge with an unpleasant odor.
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Irregular menstrual bleeding or having heavier bleeding than normal
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pain during intercourse
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Low back pain
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painful urination
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Fever, vomiting, feeling sick
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Symptoms of PID vary from none to severe. When PID is caused by chlamydial infection, a woman may experience mild symptoms or no symptoms at all, while serious damage is being done to her reproductive organs. Because of vague symptoms, PID goes unrecognized by women and their health care providers about two thirds of the time. Women who have symptoms of PID most commonly have lower abdominal pain. Other signs and symptoms include fever, unusual vaginal discharge that may have a foul odor, painful intercourse, painful urination, irregular menstrual bleeding, and pain in the right upper abdomen (rare). What are the complications of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)? Prompt and appropriate treatment can help prevent complications of PID. Without treatment, PID can cause permanent damage to the female reproductive organs. Infection-causing bacteria can silently invade the fallopian tubes, causing normal tissue to turn into scar tissue. This scar tissue blocks or interrupts the normal movem
