Inflammatory processes of the female genital area in the modern world affect many women, and in this case, inflammation of the uterus (ovaries and fallopian tubes) is considered a very common disease. This ailment can occur not only due to the fact that the girl sat on something cold or froze her legs. Of course, hypothermia is considered the main cause of this disease, but other factors contribute to the inflammatory process. Let's try to figure out why the appendages hurt. Symptoms, treatment of this ailment will also be considered.
Causes of the inflammatory process
Inflammation in the uterine appendages provokes both pathogenic and conditionally pathogenic microorganisms. Certain factors make them pathogenic and contribute to the onset of disease symptoms. The infection gets into the appendages as follows:
- from the vagina and cervix;
- through the lymphatic and blood vessels;
- from other organs in which the inflammatory process proceeds - the sigmoid colon, appendix.
Why do appendages hurt? This happens due to the inflammatory process, caused by the following factors:
- stress, hypothermia;
- numerous sexual partners;
- childbirth with complications;
- appendectomy;
- weakening of the immune system caused by various infections and diseases - HIV infection, diabetes mellitus and others;
- medical manipulations in the uterus, such as abortion.
Local symptoms
If the appendages hurt , the symptoms of this ailment can be local and general. Damage to the fallopian tubes and ovaries disrupts their normal functioning.
As a result, the body responds to the inflammatory process as follows:
- Pain. A woman may experience pain in the lower abdomen, and they come in different strengths of intensity. Most often, the pain is aching, but gradually increasing. It is felt in the iliac region and passes from this zone to the sacrum or thigh. With chronic inflammation of the appendages, the pain becomes constant, but not too sharp, intensifying during intercourse, menstruation, or physical exertion.
- Disorder of the menstrual cycle. When the appendages hurt due to the inflammatory process, then menstruation can be irregular and can be quite painful and long, with severe bleeding. Sometimes the opposite happens: the menstrual cycle is shortened, and the discharge becomes scarce.
- Vaginal discharge. They are purulent, serous or mucous, accompanied by irritation and itching of the genital organs.
Common symptoms
The inflammatory process of the appendages is accompanied by such general symptoms as:
- Elevated body temperature. In this case, chills occur, headaches and muscle pain appear, body temperature exceeds 39 degrees.
- Malaise. The woman begins to feel sick, vomiting may open, the oral cavity dries up.
- Violation of the gastrointestinal tract. There is abdominal pain and bloating, there is a disorder in the form of diarrhea.
- Violation of the functions of the urinary system. When the appendages hurt as a result of inflammation, pain may appear during urination, and urine is excreted in a small amount. Sometimes pyelonephritis and cystitis appear.
- Endocrine and nervous system disorders. A woman has neurosis and depression, her performance is significantly reduced. Many patients complain to the doctor about a decrease in sexual desire or its complete absence.
Possible complications
Since the appendages hurt most often due to inflammation, which contributes to the formation of obstruction of the fallopian tubes or adhesions, subsequently untreated disease can cause infertility. In addition, the transferred inflammation of the appendages increases the risk of an ectopic pregnancy by 5-10 times.
A frivolous attitude to their health in girls subsequently results in the appearance of purulent complications, which requires surgical intervention. In severe cases, removal of the fallopian tubes is possible.
Disease treatment
If appendages hurt, treatment should be started in a timely manner. Typically, the patient is sent to a hospital, where first she is prescribed a diet that excludes the use of salt, carbohydrates and pepper. With severe pain, the patient in the first days should be in bed. Pain and inflammation relieve cold well, so the doctor may also recommend applying a cold compress to the lower abdomen.
Drug treatment of inflammation of the appendages begins with antibiotics. Since the disease occurs due to the action of different groups of microorganisms, several types of such drugs are usually prescribed.
Thus, the treatment is carried out with the following antibacterial agents:
- penicillins (Amoxiclav);
- macrolides ("Erythromycin");
- cephalosporins (Ceftriaxone);
- nitromidazole derivatives ("Metronidazole");
- antifungal drugs ("Diflucan", "Nystatin").
The doctor may prescribe other antibiotics, but they should positively affect the flora, which usually lives in an oxygen environment. In the first three days, antibiotics are administered using injections, after which the patient begins to take pills, and the dosage is reduced. The effect of treatment occurs in the first days after its start. But if taking antibiotics does not bring the proper result, then surgical intervention is possible.
In addition to these drugs, in-patient treatment is carried out by the introduction of intravenous infusions of saline solutions, glucose, hemododez and other drugs. To stop the pain and reduce inflammation, the patient is recommended to take anti-inflammatory non-steroid drugs in the form of tablets. These include Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, Ketarol and other drugs.
As soon as the acute form of inflammation subsides, such procedures as electrophoresis with lidase or iodine, high-frequency impulsive currents, and ultrasound are prescribed.
Output
Thus, the appendages hurt for various reasons, but usually inflammation provokes hypothermia. If symptoms such as nausea, soreness in the lower abdomen, suspicious discharge occur, then you should not postpone the visit to the gynecologist. If you delay with treatment, serious complications may develop.