Patient's question:
Pelvic inflammatory disease, it's been about three months. I've been taking medication for a while, but it hasn't fully gone away. When I stop taking the medicine, my lower abdomen aches a little, and I have back and waist pain.Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is primarily caused by deficiency of qi and blood, where dampness invades the body when the body is weak, leading to damp-heat accumulation in the lower abdomen. Generally, it is difficult to cure with conventional medications. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that "qi governs blood, and blood nourishes qi." The long-term deficiency of qi and blood is the main cause of PID. Western medicine primarily uses intravenous fluids, topical medications, and other anti-inflammatory and antibacterial treatments. These methods not only fail to cure the condition but also, due to the long-term use of antibiotics, can lead to drug resistance, thereby increasing the difficulty of treatment. Therefore, it is essential to receive proper treatment to achieve a complete cure. In addition to timely treatment for PID, patients should maintain a positive attitude and face the disease head-on.