Patient's question:
I've had discomfort in my lower abdomen for half a year. I always have lower abdominal pain before and after my period, and I often catch colds and fever. Later, after a thorough examination, it was said that the symptoms were caused by pelvic inflammatory disease. I am currently being treated for it. In the past two months, my period has been irregular, always coming a week later than usual. Could this irregular period be related to pelvic inflammatory disease?Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an inflammation that requires comprehensive treatment to eliminate the inflammation. This involves the coordinated use of traditional Chinese medicine, anti-inflammatory drugs, or suppositories, among others. PID can lead to menstrual irregularities, lower abdominal pain, abnormal vaginal discharge, and affect daily life. Consuming traditional Chinese medicine that tonifies qi and blood, such as Qi and Blood Harmony capsules, can be beneficial. Additionally, combining it with anti-inflammatory drugs for gynecological infections and suppositories can lead to more thorough treatment. PID is a condition that is difficult to resolve. Patients should maintain a positive attitude and face it with optimism, as this can boost their confidence in combating PID and increase the likelihood of recovery.