Patient's question:
What should a pregnant woman do if she suffers from pelvic inflammatory disease? Should she go to the hospital for a check-up? What is the treatment method?Doctor's answer:
For patients with pelvic inflammatory disease who experience severe lower abdominal pain and show significant pelvic inflammatory signs during gynecological examinations, broad-spectrum antibiotics such as penicillins and cephalosporins, combined with metronidazole (Flagyl), can be administered via intravenous drip after the menstrual period. If the pelvis has masses or the inflammation is severe and frequently recurrent, surgical treatment may be appropriate. Additionally, physical therapies such as shortwave, ultrashortwave, infrared, and drug iontophoresis can enhance pelvic blood circulation and aid in the resolution of inflammation, and can be selectively used. Chinese herbal medicines that promote blood circulation and clear heat-toxin can also be considered as needed.