Patient's question:
Sister had thorough examinations before and during pregnancy, and there were no gynecological problems. The child was delivered smoothly after reaching full term, but abdominal and lower abdominal heaviness and distension reappeared shortly after childbirth. When she went to the hospital, she was told she had contracted pelvic inflammatory disease. Now, it has been more than two weeks of treatment, and she is still not fully recovered.Doctor's answer:
Sister had thorough examinations before and during pregnancy, with no gynecological issues found. However, abdominal and a sensation of lower abdominal fullness and heaviness appeared shortly after childbirth, which was suspected to be caused by pelvic inflammatory disease. For those with severe lower abdominal pain and significant pelvic inflammatory changes during gynecological examinations, broad-spectrum antibiotics can be administered intravenously after the menstrual period. If there are pelvic masses or severe inflammation that frequently recurs, surgical treatment may be necessary. Additionally, physical therapies such as shortwave, ultrashortwave, infrared, and drug iontophoresis can improve pelvic blood circulation and aid in the resolution of inflammation, and can be used as needed. Chinese herbal medicines that promote blood circulation and clear heat-toxin can also be considered.