Patient's question:
At the end of December 2010, I had a diagnostic D&C procedure due to ectopic pregnancy [without surgical treatment], and I took Western medicine and oral medication for 4 months [with recurring bloating and pain]. In June and July 2011, I received physical therapy at a traditional Chinese medicine hospital. In August, the doctor said my surgery would heal quickly, so I underwent laparoscopic pelvic adhesion separation surgery. After follow-up tests, I still feel discomfort in my lower abdomen. The doctor says it's nothing to worry about. What kind of help do you need: I want to ask why I still have pain after the surgery.Doctor's answer:
Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease is mostly of damp-heat type, with the treatment principle being to clear heat and resolve dampness. The foundation is to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis. The herbal formula includes: Salvia miltiorrhiza, Radix Paeoniae Rubra, Muxiang, Persicae Semen, Lonicera Japonica, Taraxacum Mongolicum, Poria, Moutan Cortex, and Rehmannia Glabra. When the pain is severe, Corydalis Tuber is added. Some patients are of the cold congealing and qi stagnation type, with the treatment principle being to warm the meridians, dispel cold, and activate qi circulation. The modified Guizhi Fuling Decoction is commonly used. The daily treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease patients mainly involves oral medications. Patients can take various oral medications, combine them with many vitamins, and pay attention to self-care, proper diet, and avoiding cold foods. It is hoped that pelvic inflammatory disease patients can recover as soon as possible! Thank you!