Patient's question:
I have pelvic inflammatory disease and have already started taking clindamycin and levofloxacin. Others have also suggested that I take levofloxacin and metronidazole. I don't know which two will work better.Doctor's answer:
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that pelvic inflammatory disease is primarily caused by deficiency of qi and blood, as well as the downward flow of damp-heat. Western medicine mainly adopts treatments such as intravenous fluids and topical medications for anti-inflammatory and antibacterial purposes. However, these methods not only fail to alleviate the condition but also, due to the long-term use of antibiotics, lead to the development of drug resistance, thereby increasing the difficulty of treatment. Therefore, it is essential to adopt the correct treatment approach to achieve complete relief.Through long-term clinical practice, TCM and Chinese herbal medicine have accumulated some unique and effective formulas. It is recommended to use traditional Chinese herbs such as prepared polygonum multiflorum, taizishen, qingyangshen, iron gall powder, human placenta, white fish fat, huai niuxi, deer antler ash, prepared rhino horn, red and white peony root, safflower, peach kernel, purple cloud vegetable, fresh basil, and photinia leaves in combination for treatment. This approach yields rapid results and proven efficacy, with many patients remaining free of recurrence after recovery.