Patient's question:
Sudden increase in menstrual flow, lower back pain, blood resembling mucus. Some doctors say it might be caused by pelvic inflammatory disease. What is pelvic inflammatory disease?Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) refers to the inflammation of the female pelvic reproductive organs, the connective tissues surrounding the uterus, and the pelvic peritoneum. Chronic PID is often a result of inadequate treatment during the acute phase. In fact, the female reproductive system has natural protective functions, which can normally resist bacterial invasion. PID may recur only when the body's resistance increases or when the natural protective functions of the female reproductive system are compromised due to other reasons. Patients with PID are prone to fatigue, lower abdominal heaviness, pain, and lower back pain. These symptoms often worsen during physical exertion, sexual intercourse, or before and after menstruation. It is recommended to adopt a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine for treatment, which will not lead to drug resistance. In daily life, attention should be paid to diet, and a cheerful mood should be maintained to enhance physical health and slow down the recovery process.