Patient's question:
My sister has had pelvic inflammatory disease for several years. Recently, she went to see a Western doctor who said she had chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. She has taken many medications, but they haven't seemed to work, so she is planning to see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Every time her pelvic inflammatory disease recurs, her lower abdomen is extremely sore. Can traditional Chinese medicine cure chronic pelvic inflammatory disease?Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a chronic condition that tends to recur frequently. Patients with PID can use traditional Chinese medicine for and treatment. After a period of and treatment, it can potentially heal on its own. Patients with chronic PID can take Banya Jing capsules orally for symptomatic treatment while also using suppositories in combination. While undergoing medication, patients should quit smoking and drinking alcohol, avoid spicy and irritating foods, maintain a balanced diet, and pay attention to rest.