Patient's question:
Patient: Female, 23 years old, with mild vaginitis and cervicitis. MRI findings: The uterus is anteverted, with a size of 423546mm. The myometrium shows uniform echoes. The endometrium is located on the left side, with a double-layered thickness of 4mm and clear margins. An irregular hypoechoic area is observed in the rectouterine pouch, measuring approximately 155mm, with fluid in the Douglas pouch.Doctor's answer:
Pelvic effusion refers to the presence of inflammatory exudate in the pelvic cavity. Pelvic effusion is caused by acute or chronic pelvic inflammatory disease and adnexitis, often accompanied by lower abdominal pain (unilateral or bilateral), lumbosacral pain, lower back soreness with a sense of heaviness in the lower abdomen, (dribbling pain), lower back soreness, and other symptoms. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment is particularly effective for acute and chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. It is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine ( ). Generally speaking, 3-4 treatment courses are required, with 2-3 courses for milder conditions. Each course lasts 14 days and can lead to complete recovery. At home, you can use hot water bags, electronic heaters, etc. You can also use coarse salt heated and wrapped in cloth for cold compresses. With patience, you will see significant results.