The fallopian tubes are one of the important reproductive organs in women. As an accessory tissue of the uterus, if inflammation occurs in the fallopian tubes and is not treated in a timely manner, it can easily lead to female infertility or ectopic pregnancy. What are the symptoms of salpingitis and how to treat it? Next, let me explain in detail.
What is salpingitis
In the female reproductive organs, the fallopian tubes and ovaries are called adnexa. Adhesitis refers to inflammation of the fallopian tubes and ovaries. However, salpingitis and ovarian inflammation are often accompanied by parametrial connective tissue inflammation and pelvic peritonitis, and are difficult to distinguish during diagnosis. Among pelvic organ inflammations, salpingitis is the most common. Due to the proximity of anatomical sites, salpingitis, ovarian inflammation, and pelvic peritonitis often coexist and affect each other.
Symptoms of salpingitis adnexa
1. Acute appendicitis. Acute lower abdominal pain is the main symptom, accompanied by fever. During gynecological examination, there is obvious tenderness and rebound pain in the adnexa area. Blood routine tests show an increase in white blood cell count and a significant increase in the proportion of neutrophils. If acute appendicitis is not treated promptly or thoroughly, it can progress to chronic appendicitis.
2. Chronic appendicitis. There are varying degrees of abdominal pain, chronic inflammation that recurs over time, causing pelvic congestion, fibrosis of connective tissue, and adhesions of pelvic organs. The patient experiences symptoms such as lower abdominal bloating, pain, and lumbosacral soreness, which can be mild or severe, accompanied by increased vaginal discharge, lower back pain, menstrual disorders, and often worsen during menstruation or after fatigue. During gynecological examination, there may be tenderness, thickening, or tender masses in the bilateral or unilateral adnexal area, with elevated or normal white blood cell count. Some symptoms may not be very obvious at times, but due to the proximity of the fallopian tubes and ovaries, it is difficult to distinguish when inflammation occurs. Especially chronic inflammation of the fallopian tubes, over time, can lead to fibrosis, thickening, and blockage of the tubes, as well as adhesion to surrounding tissues. If the two ends of the fallopian tubes are blocked, hydrosalpinx can form, which can penetrate into the adhered ovaries and form ovarian cysts. Easy to cause infertility or ectopic pregnancy.
Treatment methods for salpingitis and adnexitis
1. Drug therapy. Suitable anti-inflammatory drugs can be selected for targeted treatment.
2. Surgical treatment. Conservative treatment for acute appendicitis is ineffective and surgical treatment should be considered. If chronic appendicitis cannot be cured for a long time and forms hydrosalpinx, surgical treatment should also be chosen.
3. Physical therapy. There are various forms of physical therapy, such as laser, microwave, ion penetration, etc.
After the introduction by the editor, I believe everyone has a better understanding. In fact, women should do a good job in daily personal hygiene and cleanliness, avoid sitting for a long time, avoid wearing tight pants frequently, and have moderate exercise. Once discomfort or gynecological diseases are found, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination and treatment in a timely manner to avoid delaying the condition and causing serious consequences.
