Patient's question:
I am four and a half months postpartum and have been experiencing lower back pain, abdominal pain, and sometimes difficulty walking. I suspect it might be pelvic inflammatory disease. Yesterday, I went to the hospital for blood tests and an ultrasound. The blood test results showed all indicators were normal, with only 6 white blood cells. The ultrasound revealed some pelvic effusion. The doctor said it's not pelvic inflammatory disease and suggested I come back for reexamination after the New Year.I would like to ask if simple pelvic effusion can resolve on its own without treatment, or if there is any specific treatment needed. Additionally, a few days ago, I took amoxicillin for a cold. I don’t know if this could be the reason for the low white blood cell count, making it difficult to detect inflammation.
Doctor's answer:
Pelvic effusion, generally not exceeding 10mm in volume, is considered normal and does not require treatment. If the effusion is less than 10mm, it may be considered pathological pelvic effusion, primarily caused by chronic pelvic inflammation. It is recommended to identify the pathogenic bacteria for targeted treatment. While understanding symptomatic treatment, patients can also use dietary therapy as a supplementary treatment in daily life. Proper dietary choices should be made in daily meals to avoid irritant foods.