Patient's question:
Recently, I've been urinating frequently, sometimes going to the bathroom every now and then. My underwear has been wet and it's quite disgusting. After getting checked, I found out it's a pelvic abscess. What are the causes of this pelvic abscess? What are the causes of a pelvic abscess?Doctor's answer:
When the pelvic abscess is small or not yet formed, non-surgical treatment can be adopted. For larger abscesses, surgical treatment is necessary. Early and mild cases are primarily treated with oral metronidazole, antibiotics, and other supportive medications. In cases with a large abscess and significant toxic symptoms, early surgical drainage should be performed.Pelvic abscess patients should pay attention to dietary adjustments and enhance their nutrition. During fever, a light and easily digestible diet is recommended. For patients with high fever and fluid depletion, drinks such as pear juice, apple juice, or watermelon juice can be provided, but they should absolutely not be served chilled.
In addition to medication for gynecological conditions, patients must also focus on care aspects, such as maintaining a light diet and engaging in regular outdoor activities.