The diagnosis of salpingoophoritis indicates that a woman has a pathological inflammatory process in the area of the fallopian tubes, as well as the ovaries. It is worth noting that this disease can be very unpleasant. Despite the fact that salpingoophoritis symptoms are not very pronounced, a morphological change in the fallopian tubes can lead to big problems with conception. So it’s better to treat such a disease right after its detection.
Development reasons
The main factor in the occurrence of this ailment is the introduction of infection into the fallopian tubes and ovaries. In this case, a 2-sided salpingo-oophoritis is immediately formed most often. This disease can develop under the influence of both specific (for example, chlamydia), and non-specific microflora. The infection can fall into the fallopian tubes and ovaries from two main places: the uterus and the abdominal cavity. In the first case, infection usually occurs against the background of the presence of any sexually transmitted diseases or endometritis of an infectious etiology. As for the penetration of pathogenic microflora from the abdominal cavity, this usually happens when a woman has a disease such as appendicitis.
It is worth noting that salpingoophoritis almost never appears if there are no predisposing factors other than infection. The fact is that local immunity is strong enough and is able to cope with almost any pathogenic microflora. For this reason, salpingoophoritis usually develops only in women with reduced immunity. A similar situation is observed in those cases when the representative of the beautiful half of humanity has cooled down or she has another disease that significantly reduces the defenses of her body.
Clinical course
If a disease such as salpingoophoritis develops, symptoms may not appear immediately. This ailment can for some time be generally asymptomatic, manifesting itself even when the pathological process has developed quite strongly. First of all, the appearance of unpleasant sensations in the lower abdomen on the right and / or left is noteworthy. In the future, they can transform into a dull aching or pulling pain. It is rarely too pronounced. In addition, pain may also appear in the lumbar region. Often, a woman with this disease has a slightly elevated temperature. Also, if salpingo-oophoritis develops, symptoms of this disease may include impaired urination and dyspepsia.
Treatment
This disease must be cured as soon as possible. The fact is that if salpingoophoritis appears, the symptoms of this ailment are not the worst. Much more trouble can arise due to its main complication - the formation of adhesions in the lumen of the fallopian tubes, which leads to infertility.
When the body is susceptible to this disease, a woman is advised to avoid hypothermia, to follow a diet that excludes smoked meats, seasoned too much, as well as fried foods. The basis of the treatment of salpingoophoritis is the use of antibacterial drugs. First, doctors prescribe medicines with a wide spectrum of action, and when it becomes clear which infection caused the disease, they are replaced by more effective drugs in the fight against microflora.