12/05/2020
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: The Silent Destroyer
PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE (PID): THE SILENT DESTROYER
INTRODUCTION
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is the most common misdiagnosed disease affecting women which is either as a result of misconception or ignorance of the disease itself.
To every layman, PID is considered as toilet disease. There is nothing like Toilet Disease.
Toilet Disease is scam
DEFINITION
PID can be defined as ascending infection involving the uterus, fallopian tube and ovaries.
It is a major public health problem
RISK FACTORS
Women who have multiple sexual partners (STI)
Young women
Use of intrauterine devices
Low socio-economic factor
Low immunity
Immunocompression as in HIV positive individuals
Use of tampons
PID following Gynaecology surgery
Post delivery infection
SYMPTOMS
1. Lower abdominal pain
2. Purulent vaginal discharge
3. Fever
4. Heavy menstrual bleeding
5. Abdominal swelling
WHAT TO DO?
seeking healthy solution from an hospital via a medical doctor or preferably see a Gynaecologist.
Avoid self or friends prescription
COMPLICATIONS
1. Infertility from blocked tubes
2. Chronic PID - occur as a result of inadequate treatment
3. Pain during sexual in*******se
4. Menstrual pain
5. Pelvic abscess
PREVENTION
Avoid multiple sexual partners
Seek prompt medical care
Know your HIV status
Avoid use of tampons
For any questions
Use the co
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PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE (PID): THE SILENT DESTROYER INTRODUCTION Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is the most common misdia...
