Assertion: pid's pid | /r/HasProperty | suspected
Facets:
value: clinically
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: If PID is suspected, a small sample (swab) of discharge is usually taken from the neck of your womb (cervix).
text: Treatment will usually be started as soon as possible if PID is suspected.
text: If PID is suspected, the physician will take a complete medical history and perform an internal pelvic examination.
text: The following recommendations for diagnosing PID are intended to help health-care providers recognize when PID should be suspected and when additional information should be obtained to increase diagnostic certainty.
text: However, if a woman complains of pelvic pain and other causes are ruled out, PID may be suspected.
text: Do not delay antibiotic treatment while waiting for the results of tests if PID is clinically suspected.
text: A swab to test for bacteria is usually taken from the vagina, cervix and/or urethra if PID is suspected.
text: Due to the sequelae of untreated PID resulting, treatment should be initiated when PID is clinically suspected; however the following tests may aid in the evaluation of a patient in whom PID is being considered:
text: When PID is suspected, it is helpful to interview the patient alone, both to obtain a history and to determine what information can comfortably be shared with support persons.
text: PID should be suspected if cervical motion tenderness, uterine tenderness, and/or adnexal tenderness are present.
text: If PID is suspected, the physician will take a complete medical history and perform an internal pelvic examination.