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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease PID – ETHOS HEALTH CARE
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
PID is an infection of the female reproductive organs. It occurs due to sexually transmitted infection from vagina to uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and pelvis.
Symptoms of PID
Symptoms of PID may include:
- Pain in lower abdomen and pelvis
- Offensive vaginal discharge
- Irregular menstruation
- Painful sex and urination
- Fever and bodyache
- Painful or difficult urination
Causes of PID
- Infection like gonorrhea or Chlamydia
- Infection due to unprotected sex
- Infection during IUD insertion or abortion
Risk factors of PID
- Sexually active especially with multiple partner
- Unprotected sex
- Sex with someone who has many partners
- History of IUD or douch
- History of STD
Complications of PID
- Abscess and scarring
- Block or damage to reproductive organs
- Pelvic pain
- Painful sex
- Infertility
- Ectopic pregnancy
Diagnosis of PID
- Clinical History and Examination
- Blood and urine test
- Test of vaginal discharge
- Ultrasound
- Endometrial biopsy
- Laproscopy
Prevention of PID
- Safe sex
- Maintain hygiene
- Screening test
- Get partner tested.
- Avoid douche
Treatment of PID
- Antibiotics
- Medicines for fever and pain
- Drainage of abscess
- Both partners must be treated
- Homeopathy
Homeopathy for PID
Homeopathy improves immunity and relieves complaints. It treats the person as a whole. Treatment is constitutional. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. It balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of disorder. Some of the homeopathic medicines for treatment of PID are:
- Ars alb
- Can S
- Canth
- Kali S
- Merc
- Puls
- Sepia