Patient's question:
Hello everyone, I had an abortion surgery in July. After the first surgery, I didn't experience any physical discomfort, but in October, I had another one, which led to chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. For the pelvic inflammatory disease, I have undergone various treatments, including shortwave therapy, traditional Chinese medicine enemas, acupuncture, moxibustion, and bio-frequency therapy. The most effective treatments have been acupuncture and moxibustion. I have been undergoing acupuncture and moxibustion for three or four courses, enduring it all along, and also taking traditional Chinese medicine. However, why do I always feel a slight lingering discomfort down there whenever I think I'm getting better? It's the left side of the bone down there. Doctor, could you please advise me on how to proceed with my treatment in this situation? I'm a bit lost and have lost confidence. Sometimes acupuncture can also be painful. Please, doctor, give me clear guidance. Urgent.Doctor's answer:
This is a symptom of pelvic inflammatory disease. Pelvic inflammatory disease refers to the inflammation of the female internal reproductive organs and their surrounding connective tissues, as well as the pelvic peritoneum. It is divided into acute and chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. Acute pelvic inflammatory disease often presents with high fever, chills, severe lower abdominal pain, and tenderness. Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease often presents with persistent lower abdominal pain, lower back pain, menstrual disorders, increased vaginal discharge, urinary urgency, frequent urination, difficulty urinating, poor appetite, fever, and headaches. There may be cord-like swollen masses on both sides of the lower abdomen, accompanied by infertility. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and follow the doctor's advice for timely treatment. Avoid using medication blindly to prevent worsening the condition.