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Is pelvic inflammatory disease the same as gonorrhea?
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection or inflammation of the uterus, Fallopian tubes, and the area around the ovaries. It can be caused by gonorrhea, but there are other possible (and more common) causes.
What is pertonitis?
The peritoneum is a "coat"or membrane lining the walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavities.Peritonitis is the inflammation of that membrane. This causes a great deal of pain. An example of peritonitis is eg. when the appendix bursts it can cause inflammation of the pelvic cavity. Infection is serious and can cause death if not treated quickly. Hope this helps!
Which birth control method should a woman with a history of pelvic inflammatory disease be advised to avoid?
IUD
What is Pelvic inflammatory disease also called?
Salpingitis (fallopian tube inflammation), endometritis (lining of the uterus inflammation), tubo-ovarian abscesses, pelvic peritonitis (inflammation of the abdominal cavity).
What is the medical abbreviation of the medical term meaning inflammation of the female pelvic organs?
Pelvic inflammatory disease is abbreviated PID.
What causes a pelvic exam to hurt on left side of pelvic area?
Could be an ovarian cyst.
Can lymph nods inflammation treated with chemo?
Lymph gland pelvic. Ovary with tumor also
Is there any connection with a rectovaginal fistula and pelvic inflammation?
If fecal matter is regularly entering the vagina, there could be a connection between rectovaginal fistula and pelvic inflammation. Talk with your health care provider about any testing that's been done to date, and about treatment options.
When is a hysteroscopy not performed?
The procedure is not performed on women with cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, or acute pelvic inflammation.
What would cause frequent spasms in the pelvic area in men?
What causes spasms in the front right pelvic area?
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.
How do you differentiate pelvic inflammatory disease from yeast?
The signs and symptoms are nothing alike. A yeast infection typically causes skin irritation or itching in the genital area, but not pelvic pain or tenderness on exam. Pelvic inflammatory diseases causes pelvic pain, pain on palpation of the ovaries/tubes, and pain with cervical motion.
