Salpingitis: Symptoms & Signs

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Symptoms of salpingitis vary, depending on the cause and severity. They may include:

heavy, foul-smelling vaginal discharge

abdominal distress, which is often dull or mild, but may become severe

abnormal menstrual bleeding or spotting

urethritis, or swelling of the urethra, which causes painful urination

fever of 99 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit

body aches and pain

back pain that spreads down the legs

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Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/05/01

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