Getting To Know Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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Pelvic inflammatory disease which is also commonly called as PID is a medical disorder in which there is an inflammation in one or both of the fallopian tubes. This term is widely used to indicate infections on different organs in the pelvic area, though it would be most specifically used to determine an inflammation of the fallopian tubes.

There are different reasons for pelvic inflation the most common being – sexual intercourse, certain vaginal infections or the occurrence of an intrauterine device (IUD) that has become a source of infection. Normally, the cervix doesn’t allow the bacteria to enter the uterus but in case of recent miscarriage, childbirth or a surgery the cervix may become enlarged or dilated allowing enough space for the bacteria to enter your body. One might have to go through pelvic laparoscopy if the condition becomes severe.

The symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease includes severe pain, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, fever, menstrual irregularities, nausea, vomiting, pain during sexual intercourse, tenderness in the lower abdomen and pelvic region, pain during urination, fatigue etc. It is advisable that one consult a doctor as soon as they experience this.