Patient's question:
Doctor:Hello, I had a D&C on October 16th and stopped bleeding on the 20th. About a week after the surgery, I started experiencing lower back pain and a heavy feeling in my lower abdomen. On November 4th, an ultrasound revealed 2.3×0.7cm fluid accumulation in the uterus and rectal pouch. The doctor diagnosed me with chronic pelvic inflammatory disease and prescribed me with six days of anti-inflammatory injections and oral medication (Ciprofloxacin capsules and traditional Chinese medicine). However, I still feel like it’s not working effectively. On November 9th, my period arrived, and since then, I’ve occasionally felt a dull ache in the hollow area above my external genitalia (it feels a bit like bloating, but I can’t tell for sure—it’s just uncomfortable. A small part of my lower back also feels...
Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) refers to an infection of the uterus (uterus), fallopian tubes (tubes connecting the uterus, ovaries, and eggs), and other reproductive organs, causing symptoms such as lower abdominal pain. It is a type of sexually transmitted disease (STD), particularly severe complications such as chlamydia and gonorrhea. It can damage nearby structures like the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and tissues. It may lead to serious consequences, including infertility, ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy occurring outside the fallopian tubes or elsewhere in the uterus), the formation of abscesses, and chronic pelvic pain. Prompt treatment is recommended, with the best approach being a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine, as it avoids drug resistance and yields better results. The recommended medication is Ji Ke Qian Jin Pian (capsules), which can reduce inflammation while also boosting the immune system, effectively treating the condition and reducing the recurrence of inflammation. The most fundamental measure is to maintain good personal hygiene, prevent various infection routes, keep the vulvar area clean and dry, and rinse the external genitalia with clean water every night.