Patient's question:
I was diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease, vaginitis, and cervical erosion about a month ago. I took medication and received treatment for a long time, and they have mostly improved. However, now that I have my period, it's the first day, and the amount and duration of the flow are normal, but my lower back is in severe pain—sometimes so intense that it makes me want to cry. This time, the lower back pain started two days before the period. What could be causing this? Is there anything I can do to alleviate the lower back pain and abdominal pain right now?Doctor's answer:
A 20-year-old female with dysmenorrhea has pelvic inflammatory disease, vaginitis, and cervical erosion. If the patient's age is not too high, the condition is quite severe. Pelvic inflammatory disease can also exacerbate dysmenorrhea. It is recommended that you seek medical attention promptly. Pay close attention to your health. When patients face the challenges of pelvic inflammatory disease, we should promptly implement symptomatic treatment principles and avoid delaying medical visits. If pelvic inflammatory disease does not improve with treatment, it is important to promptly adjust the treatment plan.