Question

A patient inquired about which medications should be purchased for treating mild pelvic inflammation. The patient described symptoms including pain around the navel area, but was unsure of the exact location, and mentioned having previously been diagnosed with a mild case of pelvic inflammation but forgot the medication taken. The patient wishes to avoid hospital queues and hopes to treat themselves at home.

Answer

The main causes of pelvic inflammation include postpartum infection, infection after gynecological surgery, poor menstrual hygiene, and the spread of inflammation from adjacent organs. Treatment methods include:

  1. General Treatment: Alleviate the patient’s concerns, increase confidence in treatment, enhance nutrition, engage in appropriate physical exercise, pay attention to balancing work and rest, and improve the body’s resistance.
  2. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment: Chronic pelvic inflammation is most commonly due to damp-heat type, with the treatment principle being clearing heat and promoting diuresis and activating blood circulation to resolve stasis. Common herbal formulas include Salvia miltiorrhiza, Red Peony, Costus root, and Peach kernel. For severe pain, Corydalis Yanhusuo can be added. For patients with qi deficiency, herbs such as Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, and Astragalus membranaceus can be added. Note: Ensure that the content, format, spelling, and grammar are all correct when providing the output.