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What body parts are affected by pelvic inflammatory disease?
Pelvic inflammatory disease most often affect the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. It can also affect the peritoneum and other pelvic organs.
What is the medical term meaning Inflammation of a fallopian tube?
The medical term for inflammation of a fallopian tube is salpingitis. This condition can result from infections such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea or chlamydia. Symptoms may include pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal discharge, and fever.
If a woman is diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease should she tell her partner?
If a woman is diagnosed with PID, she should see that her sexual partner is also treated to prevent the possibility of reinfection.
What are the main symptoms of Dysmenorrhea?
Dysmennorrhea, or menstrual cramps, are caused by excessive levels of prostaglandins, hormones which cause the uterus to contract. It can also be caused by endometriosis, STD's or Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
What are less used methods of diagnosis for pelvic inflammatory disease?
Diagnosis of PID may also be done using a laparoscope, but laparoscopy is expensive, and it is an invasive procedure that carries some risk for the patient.
Is gasteroenteritis an inflammatory disease?
Gasteroenteritis is inflammatory. One way to know is by the suffix -itis which means inflammation of- It is also a disease by definition.
What is the pelvic floor in both male and female called?
The pelvic floor is also called the pelvic diaphragm.
What flagyl is used for?
Flagyl is a drug used to treat Trichomoniasis and bacterial infections of the vagina. There are several different side effects that you need to watch out for when taking this medication.
Why do you have a heavy period and clogs?
A heavy period has numerous possible causes such as a hormonal imbalance, or pelvic inflammatory disease. Fibroids, and certain kinds of birth control, can also led to heavy menstrual bleeding. If a person is concerned, they should see their doctor.
What other conditions can have similar symptoms to appendicitis?
These include pelvic inflammatory disease, ruptured ovarian follicles, ruptured ovarian cysts, tubal pregnancies, and endometriosis. Various forms of stomach upset and bowel inflammation may also mimic appendicitis.
How much doxycycline is needed to cure pelvic inflammatory disease?
If doxycycline is being used, a second drug, usually ceftriaxone, is also given. Then it's 250 mg ceftriaxone IM and 100 mg of doxycycline twice a day for 14 days.
Why does Crohns disease cause arthritis?
Crohn's Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease, and arthritis is also an inflammatory condition. The link of both of them having to do with swelling is why they have a connection. However, Crohn's Disease does not necessarily cause arthitis, it's only known to be associated with it. Hope this helps! :)
