Patient's question:
For the past few days, I've frequently felt pain in my lower abdomen, and my vaginal discharge has been particularly excessive, with my underwear always wet. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and had an ultrasound, which revealed pelvic inflammatory disease. The doctor prescribed many medications, and I'm quite worried. Can pelvic inflammatory disease be cured with medication?Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is primarily caused by downward transmission due to poor hygiene of the external genitalia. PID can be treated with oral levofloxacin capsules and anti-inflammatory drugs, while also applying a warm water bag to the abdomen. This is very helpful for the treatment. At the same time, it is essential to maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the external genitalia, and underwear should be washed and changed frequently. Before and after sexual intercourse, it is necessary to rinse the reproductive organs of both partners with warm water to prevent cross-infection.