What should I do if the pain from pelvic inflammatory disease is severe?
Disease description:
Since I was previously diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease, but it wasn't very severe at the time, I didn't receive treatment. However, recently the pain has become quite intense and unbearable. What should I do when the pain from pelvic inflammatory disease is this severe?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
When pelvic inflammatory disease causes severe pain, patients may take the following measures to relieve symptoms and receive treatment:
1. Medication: Under a doctor's guidance, take oral or intravenous antibiotics to eliminate pathogens. Anti-inflammatory drugs such as cefixime capsules or erythromycin capsules can also be used to reduce inflammation. For pain relief, analgesics such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules or acetaminophen tablets may be used.
2. Physical therapy: Apply heat packs to the abdomen, or use ultrashort wave and microwave irradiation to improve local blood circulation in the pelvic area, enhance metabolism, and promote absorption and resolution of inflammation.
3. Dietary adjustments: Avoid spicy and irritating foods. Maintain a light diet, and consume more protein-rich foods, fresh vegetables, and fruits to ensure adequate vitamin intake.
4. Lifestyle modifications: Get sufficient rest, avoid overexertion and emotional fluctuations, maintain good genital hygiene, and refrain from sexual intercourse and tub bathing.
If pain persists or worsens, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly for comprehensive evaluation and selection of the most appropriate treatment plan.
