Patient's question:
Doctor, I have had pelvic effusion for 3 years. Three years ago, a thorough examination revealed pelvic effusion of 2.5mm. I took many medications and had anti-inflammatory injections in the meantime, but it didn't improve. This year, I received intravenous drips for 13 days, and the effusion reduced to 1.5mm but did not go down further. I went to our local top-tier hospital for a thorough check-up, and it was found that there were no other problems except for pelvic effusion. I took medication for over a month, but now my lower abdominal pain has increased, and my rectum feels very full, especially when I sit down, the rectum starts to feel full right away. How can I relieve this?Doctor's answer:
Medications can be used to treat the condition, and maintaining good hygiene habits is essential. Avoid using public clothing racks, towels, and other sanitary utensils. It is also recommended to wash your face before using the toilet. Do not use unclean toilet paper. Pelvic effusion is primarily caused by deficiency of qi and blood, with downward flow of damp-heat. Generally, medications are difficult to alleviate this condition. Western medicine primarily uses LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure), surgery, intravenous fluids, topical medications, and other anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and physical treatments. These methods not only fail to alleviate the condition but may even worsen it due to the long-term use of antibiotics, leading to drug resistance and increasing the difficulty of treatment. Physical treatments can cause new psychological trauma and may interfere with fertility. Therefore, it is crucial to receive proper treatment to achieve the desired outcome.