Patient's question:
I am a 27-year-old female. Recently, when washing my underwear, I have been finding a lot of curd-like discharge on them, and it smells very bad. I also feel that my private area is always damp and a bit itchy, and my lower abdomen is uncomfortable. I would like to ask: Is there a connection between Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and herbal medicine in treating pelvic inflammatory disease?Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a common condition, and with active treatment, the prognosis is generally favorable. It is recommended that your partner visit the gynecology department of a hospital for a follow-up examination, including a gynecological MRI, complete blood count, and leukorrhea routine tests. Generally, PID is treated with Western medicine for infection control. Traditional Chinese medicine is usually used as a supplementary treatment. Then, the patient needs to maintain a balanced diet, follow a regular sleep schedule, and regulate physical and mental health. In daily life, it is important to maintain a positive mood, eat more light, soft, and liquid foods, drink plenty of water, and consume more vegetables and fruits.