Patient's question:
Is there a side effect when taking traditional Chinese medicine for treating pelvic inflammation while also taking tetracycline? I take them at different times. The traditional Chinese medicine is taken one hour before going to sleep and one hour before breakfast. Tetracycline is taken one hour after lunch and one hour after dinner. A few days ago, I had pain in my left groin, and the doctor prescribed azithromycin capsules. I have taken them for three consecutive days and have been applying a warm towel to the painful area every day. The symptoms are not as severe as before. Do I need to continue taking them? Is the effect of heat application good?Doctor's answer:
Pelvic inflammatory disease can cause groin pain, which can be diagnosed through ultrasound. It is recommended to take medications such as Gynecological Qianjin Tablets, Ba Zhen Yi Mu Wan, and Cefixime Capsules for treatment, which can be combined with microwave therapy.The treatment for an "abscess" in the buttocks: Do not squeeze it when it feels hard. Oral or intravenous anti-inflammatory treatment should be administered. Once the area softens and a fluctuation can be felt when touched, go to the hospital for incision and drainage, as by then it will be full of pus.