Patient's question:
How to deal with appendicitis during breastfeeding?Doctor's answer:
In the inflammation of female internal reproductive organs and pelvic tissues, tubal inflammation is the most common. Since the fallopian tubes are adjacent to the ovaries, when the fallopian tubes become inflamed, the ovaries are often affected simultaneously. Generally, the fallopian tubes and ovaries are collectively referred to as adnexa, and therefore, tubal-ovarian inflammation is called adnexitis. Chronic adnexitis is more common, often resulting from an initial acute inflammatory process that then becomes chronic. In some cases, the acute inflammatory process may not be apparent, and the condition is usually already chronic by the time it is discovered.During acute inflammation, symptoms may include significant abdominal pain, a sense of heaviness, increased vaginal discharge, and even elevated body temperature or elevated blood test results. In the chronic phase, there may be no systemic symptoms, with only unilateral abdominal pain or a dull ache.
Chronic inflammation can be treated appropriately with traditional Chinese medicine. Acute inflammation can be managed with Western medicine, such as antibiotic treatment for anti-inflammatory purposes. During treatment, it is recommended to temporarily pause breastfeeding, and medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.