One of the most common and at the same time dangerous for the reproductive function of women is a disease that everyone knows as inflammation of the appendages. It is also known as adnexitis. What is adnexitis and how does this pathology occur? Is it possible to fight it and how does it generally threaten women's he alth?
Disease definition
Adnexitis is a pathological change in the microflora of the internal genital organs of a woman. If treatment is not started in time, then this may threaten that in the future the carrier of this disease will be deprived of the opportunity to become pregnant, bear and give birth to a child. Antibiotics for adnexitis are the most effective drugs.
Why does disease occur?
An interesting fact is that not quite he althy women are exposed to this disease. If immunity is reduced, the body is weakened, then this is one of the main causes of pathology. What isdisease? What is adnexitis? This is a pathology in which infections such as streptococcus, tubercle bacillus, gonococcus, fungus or E. coli enter the internal genital organs. If a woman is completely he althy and her immunity is not weakened, then some barrier that performs a protective function prevents the penetration of these dangerous organisms.
Only such an aggressive organism as gonococcus can penetrate inside, all other infectious pathogens can get there only if malfunctions in the woman's body are detected. What kind of violations can become one of the factors contributing to the development of the disease, we will consider further. To do this, we will study the causes of this disease.
Main causes of pathology
In order to better understand what this disease is, it is worth understanding the main reasons that lead to the fact that an infection spreads in the internal genital organs of a woman, which can result in infertility. The main causes of the development of the disease can be caused by a number of factors:
- weakened immunity, hypothermia or seasonal beriberi, as well as other concomitant diseases that were treated with antibiotics;
- chronic pathologies;
- destabilization of metabolic processes in the body - the presence of diabetes, extra pounds and other pathological changes;
- if HIV positive;
- surgical interventions, especially in the areaabdomen;
- treatment measures, including diagnostics - hysteroscopy, endometrial, curettage and abortion, as well as intrauterine contraception.
One of the factors that contributes to the spread of infection within the body can be sexual contact or menstruation. This is due to the fact that during the opening of the fallopian tubes, microorganisms can freely penetrate there.
Forms of pathology
What are the options for the course of the disease? Two main forms of the disease are known, which can be divided according to the area of \u200b\u200bthe infection.
- Unilateral form of the disease is characterized by inflammation of one of the appendages, left or right. This form of the disease is milder, because depending on how advanced the disease was and whether the prescribed treatment is effective, there may be different outcomes. So, if the pathology is not treatable, then if one of the appendages is removed, the second will allow the woman to become a mother in the future.
- Bilateral form of the disease is a more severe stage. In such situations, the chances of a full recovery are less, but this is influenced by many factors. With bilateral adnexitis, the left and right appendages are inflamed at the same time.
In what situations can severe forms of the disease occur? This happens when a woman ignores the first symptoms of the disease and continues her usual rhythm of life. As a result, the defeat can be carried out by several infections.
Symptoms of adnexitis
If there is a mild form of the disease, then the symptoms will not be pronounced. They will consist in the fact that there is pain in the abdomen. With a unilateral course of the disease, the pain will disturb on both sides, and with a unilateral course, therefore, only on the left or right, depending on which side the inflammation occurred.
If the form of the disease is acute or close to this condition, then the symptoms will be more pronounced and they will be as follows:
- Fever is common, in which there is an increased body temperature of up to 38-40 degrees.
- When pressing on the stomach, a strong feeling of pain occurs.
- Pus can be discharged from the genital tract.
- Pain in the abdomen, which may look like contractions.
- Excessive sweating.
- The muscles in the abdominal area are tense.
- Headaches.
- Muscle pain.
- Sometimes the process of urination becomes painful.
This describes the symptoms of a pathology that is not chronic.
Chronic form of pathology
If chronic adnexitis occurs, then the symptoms may be supplemented by such characteristic features:
- During intercourse, discomfort and severe pain are felt.
- Defecation is painful.
- The cycle of menstruation is broken.
- Severe pain during period.
- Selections containpus.
Chronic forms of the disease threaten to occur with untreated adnexitis or in situations where therapy has not been effective. Time is the most important factor that affects the complexity of the disease, the outcome and effectiveness of treatment. Therefore, do not hesitate if you suspect something is wrong with your he alth. During treatment, sexual intimacy is not recommended, as it has some effect on the spread of infection.
Treatment of adnexitis
If the pathology is detected in time, there will be a much greater chance of successful treatment. For this, complex measures are used, but this is done exclusively under the supervision of a specialist who will constantly monitor the results. Treatment procedures and their effectiveness largely depend on the type of adnexitis and its course. Antibiotics are often used for adnexitis, since there is practically nothing to replace them with. Metronidazole is also prescribed. Why this drug is prescribed, we will understand further.
Doctor's recommendation
As for the treatment of pathology, the measures are applied in a comprehensive manner. They consist in dietary nutrition, the absence of nervous overstrain, psychological and sexual rest, he althy sleep are recommended, and it is also necessary to strictly adhere to the recommendations of the attending physician.
It is strictly forbidden to make an independent adjustment of treatment or replacement of drugs without the knowledge of a doctor. If the dosage is indicated by a specialist, then it is by no meanscase should not be reduced, as this may subsequently threaten that the disease will become chronic.
Antibiotics for adnexitis
Which treatment is appropriate? The main drugs are antibiotics for adnexitis. It is also necessary to familiarize yourself with what "Erythromycin" is. Instructions for use, tablets, price - all this will be discussed below.
- Metronidazole is widely used for treatment. Why this drug is prescribed can be understood after we understand its effect on the body. And it is used to act on microbes, that is, to protect the body from exposure to unwanted protozoa.
- How does the drug "Erythromycin" position the instructions for use? Tablets, the price of which is low (only 97 rubles) are a universal remedy that is prescribed for children from the first months of life and adults. With the help of this medication, many different diseases are treated. And the affordable price allows it to be used by people with different income levels.
- Co-Trimoxazole tablets are prescribed with caution, especially to those who have a lack of folic acid in the body. While taking this drug, you should drink enough plain, clean, non-carbonated water.
- One of the most effective broad-spectrum antimicrobials are "Cefotaxime", "Gentamicin". They are excreted by the kidneys within 6 hours afteringestion.
- If you have been prescribed drugs such as Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, then it is important to know that these are effective drugs, but they are very strong and can cause anemia. Therefore, during treatment, it is advisable to use drugs that compensate for the lack of vitamins and iron.
- Antibiotics "Furadonin", "Doxycycline" are prescribed in combination. These are effective remedies that allow you to cure adnexitis, provided that the dosage is correct.
Also, topical preparations can be used for treatment - these are candles that normalize the microflora of the internal genital organs of a woman. If you are prescribed antibiotics, then you need to take care to prevent dysbacteriosis. To do this, it is reasonable to use special drugs that can eliminate side effects that are incredibly difficult to avoid with antibiotic treatment, even impossible.
