Patient's question:
I have stomach pain and went to the hospital for a check-up. It was diagnosed as pelvic inflammatory disease. Currently, I am getting an IV drip. About the previous treatment history and effectiveness: I have never been treated. What kind of help I want: I want to ask if there are any medications to take, how long should I take them, and can it be cured?Doctor's answer:
(1) Prevent all routes of infection, maintain cleanliness and dryness of the perineum, rinse the external genitalia with clean water every night, and ensure dedicated basins for each person. Do not use fingers to clean the vagina, nor can hot water or soap be used to wash the external genitalia. During pelvic inflammatory disease, there is an increase in leukorrhea volume with viscous consistency, so it is necessary to change underwear frequently and avoid tight or synthetic fabric underwear.(2) During menstruation, post-abortion, and after gynecological surgeries such as IUD insertion or removal, when there is vaginal bleeding, sexual activity must be avoided, as well as swimming, tub baths, or saunas. Sanitary napkins should be changed frequently. At this time, the body's resistance decreases, making it easier for pathogens to invade and cause infection.
(3) Patients diagnosed with acute or subacute pelvic inflammatory disease must strictly follow medical advice and actively cooperate with treatment. Patients should rest in bed or adopt a semi-recumbent position to facilitate the localization of inflammation and the discharge of secretions. Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease patients should also avoid overexertion, maintain a balance between work and rest, and moderate sexual activity to prevent symptom exacerbation.
(4) During fever, patients often sweat profusely when their body temperature drops. It is important to keep warm, maintain dryness of the body, change clothes immediately after sweating, and avoid exposure to air conditioning or direct drafts.