Introduction
An inflammation of the fallopian tubes (pelvic inflammatory disease) is a painful pelvic disease that must be treated, otherwise it can lead to serious complications such as infertility or peritonitis. It is therefore important that inflammation of the fallopian tubes is recognized in time and treated with medication. The disease is caused by bacteria, with the infection often ascending through the vagina into the lower abdomen. The affected women suffer from severe pain and a number of typical symptoms due to the inflammation of the fallopian tubes.
Overview
The symptoms of an inflammation of the fallopian tubes can be different in every woman, but there are some characteristic symptoms by which the disease can be recognized. The most common symptoms include severe pain in the lower abdomen that radiates into the back. The abdomen is sensitive to pressure and may feel bloated.
The affected women feel exhausted and ill, fever or an increased body temperature may also occur. The inflammation of the fallopian tubes causes discharge or spotting from the vagina and sometimes severe pain during sexual intercourse. Non-specific symptoms such as nausea, constipation or diarrhea can also be caused by inflammation of the fallopian tubes.
However, there are also a number of other diseases that cause similar symptoms. These include endometriosis (appearance of endometrium outside the uterine cavity), inflammation of the kidneys, appendicitis or an ectopic pregnancy. If an inflammation of the fallopian tubes is suspected, a gynaecologist should be consulted immediately.
Based on the symptoms and a gynaecological examination, the gynaecologist can make a clear diagnosis and plan further treatment. The symptoms of an inflammation of the fallopian tubes include You will find a concise and informative description of these symptoms below.
- Abdominal pain
- Back pain
- Lubricating bleeding
- Outflow
- Pain when urinating
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Causes of diarrhoea
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