Patient's question:
Your period arrived on time, and the flow was not light, but the color was a bit dark. Two days after your period ended, you started experiencing severe cramping in your lower right abdomen, with pain also in your lower back and back. This has been going on for two consecutive days. Your temperature is normal. Your last sexual intercourse with your partner was on the 4th of this month, right after your period ended, and everything was normal at that time. Could this be an ectopic pregnancy? If not, could it be pelvic inflammatory disease? Since you are traveling abroad and the local medical conditions are poor, you are reluctant to seek medical treatment at a local hospital. You expect to return to the country in mid-December and wonder if you can wait until then to see a doctor. Please reply as soon as possible!Doctor's answer:
Occasionally, there may be right lower abdominal pain after menstruation. The first thing to pay attention to is to rule out appendicitis. Additionally, it is important to observe whether there are any abnormalities in vaginal discharge. If necessary, an ultrasound examination can be performed to check if there is adnexitis causing the right lower abdominal pain. It is recommended to apply heat to the abdomen to relieve the pain. If the abdominal pain is severe, you can take Tongjingbao Granules. During the menstrual period, avoid taking baths, contact with cold water, and washing cold feet. Also, avoid eating spicy and cold foods. You can try brown sugar water. Brown sugar is warm in nature and has the effect of warming the body, promoting the flow of meridians, and helping to expel the menstrual blood.