Adnexitis is called unilateral or bilateral inflammation of the ovaries and fallopian tubes, which form an appendage. Of all gynecological diseases, this pathology occupies one of the first stages. Chronic adnexitis develops as a result of the vital activity of streptococci, enterococci, staphylococci, gonococci, viruses, fungi, Escherichia, chlamydia, mycobacterium tuberculosis and other microorganisms. Often the cause of the disease is microbial associations, such as staphylococcus and E. coli. As a rule, all pathogens are highly resistant to many antibiotics, so the treatment of the disease can be significantly delayed.
Causes of the disease
Chronic adnexitis can develop as a result of genital infections, frequent hypothermia, stress, promiscuous sexual intercourse and non-compliance with basic hygiene standards. Often, the disease occurs after an artificial termination of pregnancy, when the inflammation extends to the appendages. Similar symptoms can also be caused by an intrauterine device or an exacerbation of appendicitis.
Types of adnexitis
Chronic left-sided adnexitis is an inflammation of the left ovary and the fallopian tube with which it is connected. Symptoms of this pathology depend on the type of pathogen and are often manifested by pain in the lower left abdomen. In addition, a woman may urinate,
purulent discharge and general condition worsen. The patient often feels severe chills and becomes irritable. In most cases,
painful menstruation, fever and discomfort during intimacy are observed. As a result of the
inflammatory process, the left ovary loses its physiological functions, and the connective tissue begins to grow in the fallopian tube, which complicates the passage of the egg.
Chronic right-sided adnexitis is characterized by the localization of the inflammatory process in the region of the right ovary and the adjacent fallopian tube. Such a pathology is a mirror image of a left-sided lesion and carries the same danger to a woman's health. Due to the blurring of the main symptoms, only a doctor can diagnose chronic adnexitis, as well as determine the nature and exact location of the inflammation. Therefore, it is very important to be examined on time, which will allow you to cure the disease at an early stage.
Treatment of chronic adnexitis
To eliminate the main symptoms of the disease, anti-inflammatory and desensitizing therapy is prescribed. As well as painkillers, immunostimulants and vitamins. In addition, chronic adnexitis is treated with physiotherapeutic procedures, mud applications, gynecological massage and vaginal baths. If you do not take care of your health in time, the disease can lead to a violation of the patency of the fallopian tubes, the appearance of adhesions, an ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous miscarriages and, worst of all, complete infertility.