Patient's question:
I am 22 years old this year. I got pelvic inflammatory disease last March. Can it be cured? My abdomen often feels bloated, and occasionally there is a slight stinging pain. The only other symptom is that my left leg sometimes feels a bit cool, as if it's cold. Because previous tests mentioned that the left side was affected, what should I do? At first, I received 10 days of intravenous drip treatment with Azithromycin, followed by intermittent medication. I have taken Cinnamon and Bupleurum Capsules, as well as the hospital's proprietary medicine. I also took Rabbit Ear Root Decoction. Additionally, in September of this year, I took traditional Chinese medicine, but it has not improved. What should I do now?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease is often caused by factors such as infection after induced abortion, unclean sexual intercourse, and poor menstrual hygiene. Diagnosis can be made based on medical history, symptoms, and physical examination. In terms of treatment, single therapy for chronic pelvic inflammatory disease is often less effective, and most cases require comprehensive treatment. Antibiotic therapy can be used, and in some cases, antibiotics are used in conjunction with dexamethasone. Oral dexamethasone 0.75mg, taken three times daily, should be gradually reduced when discontinuing the medication. Alternatively, a-? protease 5mg or hyaluronidase 1500u can be administered intramuscularly, once every other day, with 7 to 10 doses constituting a course, to facilitate adhesion dissolution and inflammation absorption. Additionally, topical use of "Pain Clear," "Women's Comfort," and "Clean Solution" for rinsing can be employed. Pain Clear primarily has the functions of clearing heat, promoting diuresis, regulating qi and resolving depression, invigorating blood circulation, and detoxifying, as well as softening and resolving hard masses. Women's Comfort has the effects of clearing heat and promoting diuresis, removing (excess fire), replenishing vital qi, and inhibiting the growth of various bacteria. Through these comprehensive treatments, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease can be cured.