Patient's question:
Pelvic effusion for almost two months now, taking Chinese medicine orally, but the effusion hasn't been resolved yet. The labia majora are swollen and a bit painful. What should I do? Will using an infrared therapy lamp in conjunction with the Chinese medicine improve the effect?Doctor's answer:
Recurrent fluid accumulation in the pelvic cavity indicates pelvic inflammatory disease, which is classified as acute or chronic. It is primarily caused by neglecting personal hygiene in the lower genital area and poor sexual hygiene. Currently, there is local redness and pain in the labia, suggesting the presence of vulvitis and vaginitis. Therefore, it is necessary to enhance personal hygiene in the lower genital area and adopt measures such as vulvar irrigation, medication application, and oral anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment. In fact, having pelvic fluid accumulation is not (terrible); patients should believe in their ability to overcome the illness. As long as symptoms are detected early and symptomatic treatment is provided, the chances of controlling the condition and recovery are very high.