PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease) is a bacterial infection of the uterus and fallopian tubes. Sometimes it can also affect the ovaries. A common cause of PID is infection with the bacteria Chlamydia and gonorrhoea.
Besides, some other germs can also cause this disease. However, in most cases, this germ is transmitted through sexually transmitted diseases.
Germs can also enter through abortion, an operation on the uterus, unsafe sexual intercourse, etc. People with this disease can be identified by looking at some symptoms and through tests.
Some of the known symptoms of this disease are: lower abdominal pain, fever and abnormal discharge, irregular periods, excessive bleeding and abdominal pain, pain during intercourse.
These symptoms can be more or less severe. Sometimes you can get this disease without showing any symptoms. Because the germs of this disease can often remain dormant in the cervix without showing any symptoms.
Some tests are needed to diagnose this disease. The presence of germs can be determined by examining discharge from the cervix or urethra. Besides, blood, urine test and abdominal ultrasonogram are done to understand the signs of infection. In some cases, the presence of the disease is confirmed through laparoscopy and treatment is possible at the same time.
What is the treatment?
Early treatment is with antibiotics and pain killers. In this case, the medicines should be taken in the correct dosage as per the doctor's advice. At the same time treatment of husband or partner is also important. Otherwise there is a possibility of repeated bacterial infection.
Surgery may be required in certain cases such as fallopian tube infection and pus formation and infertility treatment. Also, in older people, the fallopian tubes and uterus are surgically removed to reduce the severity of symptoms.
Why is timely treatment important?
If not treated on time, some long-term complications may occur. These are - chronic abdominal pain, lower back pain, blockage of the fallopian tubes or the normal position of the uterus and its surrounding organs leading to inability to conceive or infertility, obstruction of the fallopian tubes can lead to ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the uterus), reproductive tract infections Miscarriage, premature delivery and low birth weight babies are also more likely to occur if not treated properly.
This is a preventable problem. Awareness can save you from getting this problem.
Here's what to do:
# Safe intercourse and use of condoms protect the uterus from germs.
# MR (abortion) should be avoided at all times. If MR or D&C is required, it should be done by a registered doctor in a sterile environment.
# If treatment is started within two to three days of the onset of symptoms, the rate of complications is greatly reduced.
