Patient's question:
During the postpartum period, I started experiencing mild pain in the lower right abdomen, intermittent and persistent for about two months. In the past few days, the pain in the right abdomen has worsened, and the pain point can be touched. The left abdomen has shown diffuse pain in recent days, and the pain point can now be touched as well. My lower back and area are sore. In the past few days, I received intravenous drips of and , but there has been no improvement. A routine gynecological examination did not reveal tenderness or masses.First follow-up question: Thank you! I initially considered it might be an infection, as I had a normal delivery and underwent a D&C procedure. However, after three days of intravenous antibiotics, there has been no improvement. Could it be related to catching a cold during the postpartum period, when there was blood in my lochia? Should I consider using traditional Chinese medicine theory to address this?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, for small abdominal pain after childbirth, it is usually caused by uterine contractions. Generally, it does not require treatment. If you experience persistent small abdominal pain, it may also lead to inflammation. If accompanied by abnormal lochia, antibiotic treatment is necessary. Currently, you can apply heat to your lower abdomen to aid in the treatment. It is recommended that you continue to monitor the situation. If the pain persists, you can go to the hospital for examination to confirm the diagnosis. Under the guidance of a local doctor, timely and targeted treatment should be administered.