In the female sphere, inflammatory processes are considered the most common diseases. Of their total number, more than 60% are inflammation of the appendages. This disease occurs in almost every woman. Not many people know what causes the inflammation, and what unpleasant consequences are hidden in it.
Inflammation of the appendages - pretty insidious disease, proceeding almost imperceptibly, but which is a rather serious threat in later life. A neglected disease can cause infertility.
Normally, the ovaries and fallopian tubes are sterile. But under certain conditions, the ingress of microbes there causes an inflammatory process.
What causes inflammation?
The causes of inflammation of the appendages are varied. This may be insufficient hygiene, regular wearing of panties - thongs, because a narrow strip can be the main reason for the spread of microbes living in the rectum.
The most common cause of the development of the disease is hidden in the main ones - caused by candida, chlamydia, gonococcus, etc.
Nervous stresses reduce the body's immunity and weaken its protective functions. Therefore, banal hypothermia of the legs can provoke an inflammatory process. Hormonal disruptions can provoke the development of a cyst, due to which inflammation of the appendages can also begin.
Transferred "on the feet" colds can provoke inflammation of the appendages.
What does a woman feel?
Symptoms of inflammation of the appendages are quite varied and completely depend on the degree of the disease and the type of pathogen.
- There are aching pains in the lower abdomen, which acquire a fairly strong character during menstruation or hypothermia of the legs.
- Sharp pain during intercourse.
- Violation of the menstrual cycle.
- Regular, unusual discharge.
- In rare cases, there is irritation and itching of the genitals.
Symptoms of inflammation of the appendages can appear not only in women who are sexually active. Today, it is not uncommon to develop inflammation even in newborn girls. If you have a discharge, contact your mothers of teenagers immediately to pay attention to complaints during menstruation.
Diagnosis of the disease
How to define inflammation of the appendages? Only a doctor can give an accurate diagnosis after preliminary tests.
If in general analysis an increased level of leukocytes is observed in the blood, this is a clear sign inflammatory process... During a gynecological examination, the doctor will determine the soreness of the ovaries and uterus, which are the main symptoms of inflammation of the appendages. The swabs taken will help identify the causative agent of the infection. In some cases, ultrasound diagnostics are performed.
How is inflammation of the appendages treated?
The essence of the treatment is the use of antibacterial drugs. After the end of the treatment, all the tests are taken from the woman again in order to test the effectiveness of the therapy performed.
Simultaneously with the woman, the sexual partner should also undergo treatment, otherwise the likelihood of re-infection is not excluded.
In severe cases, hospitalization is carried out. In the hospital, intravenous antibiotics are administered, then oral treatment is continued.
Is treatment possible folk remedies? Basically, this treatment can be used as an additional procedure. Let's consider the most popular methods.
Aloe treatment. The thorns are cut from the aloe leaf and the skin is removed. Then injected into the vagina at night. After 3 procedures, you will feel a positive effect. It is recommended to perform at least 10 procedures.
Treatment with salt and soda. This remedy is most effective at the first sign of inflammation. Mix 1 table in 1 liter of boiling water. lies. soda and sea \u200b\u200bsalt... Boil and cool. Douche with the resulting solution 2 times a day. The course of treatment is 10 days.
If a woman has chilled appendages, this indicates the presence of an inflammatory process in the ovaries located in the small pelvis and fallopian tubes. In men, appendages are called small ducts in which sperm accumulates and moves. They are located below and above the testicles.
The inflammatory process in the pelvic organs is often provoked by the following types of pathogens:
- staphylococci and gonococci;
- mycoplasmas and streptococci;
- chlamydia and Escherichia coli.
The etiological causes of the development of adnexitis and epididymitis can be nonspecific pathogens. These include klebsiella and enterococci.
But, regardless of the causative agent of the infection, the disease manifests itself in the same way in all cases.
Symptoms of adnexitis
How to understand that a woman has a cold appendage? It should be noted right away that the disease can proceed in an acute and chronic form. The symptomatic picture in both cases is very different. As a rule, chronic adnexitis occurs due to ineffective treatment of the acute form of the disease.
If a woman has a cold appendages, the symptoms will be as follows:
Symptoms of the development of sluggish adnexitis are often poorly expressed. The main signs of chilled appendages in women in this case include:
- a slight increase in temperature (no more than 38 degrees);
- chronic fatigue and sleep problems;
- aching pains in the lower abdomen;
- a small amount of vaginal discharge.
Symptoms of epididymitis
Epididymitis is most common in men between the ages of 20 and 45. As in the case of adnexitis, the disease can proceed in acute and chronic form. The main symptoms of chilled appendages in men in the acute stage of the development of the disease include:
- discomfort and pain in the abdominal cavity;
- redness and swelling of the scrotum;
- induration and enlargement of the epididymis;
- sharp pain when urinating;
- bloody impurities in urine;
- bloody and purulent discharge from the urethral canal;
- hyperthermia, weakness and nausea.
Chronic disease in most cases is a consequence of the transfer of acute epididymitis. The disease is characterized by the formation of fibrous tissues, which contribute to the blockage of the vas deferens. This can subsequently lead to decreased male fertility or infertility. The main symptoms of common cold appendages in chronic epididymitis are:
- dull pain in the abdomen;
- a slight increase in the appendages;
- lack of appetite and insomnia.
The reasons for the development of adnexitis and epididymitis
What if a woman has a cold appendages? First of all, you need to establish the cause of the pathology. As already noted, the causative agents of inflammatory processes in the pelvic organs are viruses, fungus, protozoa or bacteria. 
However, many of them are conditionally pathogenic, since they begin their development when favorable conditions arise.
The following factors can provoke inflammation of the fallopian tubes and testicles in women:
- hormonal imbalance;
- decreased body reactivity;
- frequent change of sexual partners;
- the use of intrauterine contraceptives;
- endocervicitis and ectropion;
- biopsy of the cervix;
- cesarean section;
- spontaneous abortion;
- complicated labor;
- venereal diseases.
The reasons for the development of inflammatory processes in the appendages in men include:
- pathology of the urinary organs;
- frequent use of urethral catheters;
- constant change of sexual partners;
- venereal diseases;
- disruption of the endocrine system.
Traditional medicine
Treatment at home for colds appendages can be carried out only on the recommendation of a specialist and under his supervision.
To eliminate inflammatory processes in the pelvic organs, the following means can be used:
Vaginal suppositories
How can a cold epididymis be treated?
The most effective drugs include:
- "Terzhinan" is a combined action preparation that contains antifungal and antibiotic components. Promotes suppression of pathogenic anaerobic flora in the uterus and fallopian tubes;
- "Indomethacin" - antibacterial suppositories with a pronounced antiphlogistic and analgesic effect. Contribute to the destruction of pathogenic pathogens and the elimination of inflammatory processes;
- Movalis is one of the most powerful pain relievers that has antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects. It inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins, which leads to the elimination of inflammatory processes in the tissues.
Antibiotic therapy for epididymitis
If a man has a cold, what should be the treatment? To eliminate the pathogenic flora inside the vas deferens, experts use antibacterial drugs groups of cephalosporins, macrolides and fluoroquinolones. The most effective in this area are the following medicines:
conclusions
If a woman has a cold of the appendages, treatment is carried out with the use of vaginal suppositories. Among the most effective drugs include "Terzhinan", "Movalis" and "Indomethacin". In the treatment of inflammatory processes in the appendages of men, antibiotics for oral administration are often used - "Summamed", "Azithromycin" and "Tsiprolet".
Inflammation of the uterine appendages (salpingo-oophoritis, adnexitis) is a very common and insidious disease. Often, the disease proceeds almost imperceptibly and does not threaten a woman's life. But it is fraught with very serious consequences. The main one is the inability to have children in the future. According to statistics, every fifth woman who has suffered such inflammation suffers from infertility. Very often, due to the modern rhythm of life, a woman does not pay attention to alarming symptoms, does not consult a doctor, which contributes to the transition of the disease into a chronic form. Therefore, today we will talk about inflammation of the uterine appendages, symptoms of the disease.
IN healthy body the uterine appendages (fallopian tubes and ovaries) are sterile. However, under certain conditions, for example, in violation of the rules of intimate hygiene, harmful microbes that cause an inflammatory process enter them. Also, the appendages are often affected by sexually transmitted microorganisms. These include chlamydia, myco - and ureaplasma, gonococcus, Trichomonas.
In adolescence, vulvovaginitis is a common gynecological disease. It affects the external genitalia, the vagina. If a teenage girl masturbates, microorganisms invade the uterus. This leads to inflammation of the appendages.
There is a certain risk group for the occurrence of this disease:
* Teenage girls who began their sexual activity early - 12-14 years old;
* Young women 18-25 years old, when sexual partners often change, which provokes the development of inflammation;
* Women 28-30 years old. At this age, infection can occur as a result of childbirth, abortion, the use of intrauterine devices;
* Unmarried women with multiple sexual partners.
How does the disease develop?
Viruses, harmful bacteria, which have entered the vagina, move along the cervical canal, enter the fallopian tubes and ovaries. In the presence of chronic diseases pyelonephritis, tonsillitis, etc., microbes enter the uterine appendages through the blood and lymphatic vessels.
Symptoms of the disease
The main feature developing disease, is a dull pain in the lower abdomen. At first, it does not call for much anxiety, it is pulling in nature, and gradually intensifies. Then the painful sensations become constant, do not let go even at night. After about a week, the pain becomes very severe, radiates to the rectum. It becomes painful to sit, lie, move. At the same time, pain relievers give only a short-term effect, the pain returns very quickly. At the same time, body temperature often rises, dry mouth appears. The woman has a rapid heartbeat, appetite disappears. Depending on the type of infection, other symptoms may develop: painful urination, vaginal discharge with an admixture of pus, etc.
Signs of an acute inflammatory process in the appendages are similar to the symptoms of acute appendicitis, peritonitis. Similar symptoms are observed with intestinal tumors, renal colic. Usually, signs of the disease appear 2-3 days after infection, or after hypothermia.
When these symptoms appear, you should not hesitate and consult a doctor. The longer you postpone a visit to a specialist, the more complications accumulate. After all, if it is naive to think that everything will go away by itself, the treatment may end on the operating table. Some diseases, such as salpingo-oophoritis, require hospital treatment. Therefore, in order to accurately determine the diagnosis of the inflammatory process, and therefore proceed to timely and correct treatment, you must consult a gynecologist.
The consequences of inflammation of the uterine appendages
If the disease is not treated, acute form the disease will become chronic. At the same time, there is a high probability of an inflammatory process in neighboring organs - the uterine cavity, kidneys, and bladder.
Perhaps the appearance of a purulent layer in the cavities of the tubes of the uterus and ovaries. In this case, surgical intervention and removal of these organs is possible.
The inflammation can spread to the peritoneal area, and this can lead to peritonitis with adhesions in the fallopian tubes.
Failure to take measures to treat the disease leads to the spread of infection. As a result, blood poisoning (sepsis) is possible. As a result, the work of the whole organism is disrupted, which can end very sadly. The development of ectopic pregnancy, obstruction of the tubes and infertility are also often observed.
Most common reason the appearance of inflammation of the fallopian tubes and ovaries is the penetration of sexually transmitted pathogens. Therefore, the most effective prevention of this disease is sexual relations with a regular partner, the use of a condom, as well as compliance with the rules of intimate hygiene. It is also very important to visit a gynecologist at least 2 times a year for a preventive examination and timely identification of inflammatory pathogens. Be healthy!