Can pelvic inflammatory disease cause bowel sounds?
Disease description:
I was diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease, but today I suddenly started experiencing bowel sounds. May I ask if pelvic inflammatory disease can cause symptoms similar to enteritis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Aiming
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can present with symptoms of bowel sounds. PID is an infection of the female reproductive tract, characterized by lower abdominal pain, increased vaginal discharge, fever, and vaginal bleeding. If pelvic hemorrhage occurs in a patient, it may lead to uterine compression of the rectum, potentially causing bowel sounds. Prompt treatment of PID is essential, primarily involving medication. Commonly used drugs include metronidazole, levofloxacin, and penicillin.
