Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose:I have left inflammation, with abundant smelly leukorrhea of yellow color. My menstrual cycle has been irregular for a long time, often delayed by 10 to 20 days. I have had two miscarriages. Currently, my lower abdomen frequently feels bloated. There is a along the spine, like a gas wandering without a fixed location. These symptoms have persisted for five years. I cannot stand or sit for long periods, and almost every day is a struggle. I also have difficulty sleeping at night, as the makes it impossible to find a comfortable sleeping position. This condition has made my life dim and without light.
Please ask the professor: How should I treat this illness?
Doctor's answer:
We usually hear about surgical treatment as the most common method for treating pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Surgical treatment directly targets the affected area and can directly remove the diseased tissue. However, most PID patients are young women, and surgical treatment can cause damage to their ovaries. Therefore, it is recommended that young women with PID avoid this method.2 The most conservative method for treating PID is medication. Many women, when they first experience symptoms of PID, may prefer not to go to the hospital and choose to treat themselves with medication. However, it is still advisable to consult a doctor before taking medication, as some people may experience recurring symptoms or incomplete treatment when using drugs.
3 Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is also a popular treatment for PID, as it is a disease characterized by damp-heat. TCM can clear heat, promote diuresis, activate blood circulation, and remove blood stasis, making it highly effective for treating PID. However, TCM treatments tend to take longer to show results and require a longer course of treatment.
Recommendations:
- Clean the external genital area with lukewarm salt water in the morning and evening.
- Keep the external genital area dry.
- Change underwear frequently.
- Drink plenty of water to promote urination.
- Avoid spicy foods.