Adnexitis: treatment at home and disease prevention

Adnexitis is one of the most common diseases of the female reproductive system. It is an inflammation of the appendages and fallopian tubes, and, according to statistics, almost every woman at least once encountered this pathology in practice.

Adnexitis is called a seasonal disease, as the number of exacerbations falls on the cold season, when the risk of getting hypothermia is highest. In fact, the mechanism of inflammation is much more complicated than the simple effect of low temperatures, but nevertheless it is with cooling that a sharp increase in the number of gynecologist patients with this disease is associated.

The question naturally arises: is it possible to diagnose adnexitis treatment at home and what are the methods for this?

Causes of adnexitis

Inflammation of any organ arises under the influence of two factors: a bacterial or viral pathogen and a decrease in general or local immunity.

The causative agents of adnexitis are:

• Streptococci;
• Gonococci;
• Staphylococci;
• Tubercle bacillus;
• E. coli;
• Fungi.

They get into the body through sexual intercourse, during surgical interventions, after the transferred infectious diseases (influenza, pneumonia, etc.). Infection can be in the body for a long time, but the immune system will prevent the development of inflammation, so bacteria and viruses will be in a "sleep mode".

Under the influence of a provoking factor, the clinical picture of the disease can manifest itself in full. Such a factor can be stress, somatic pathology, sudden climate change, pregnancy or hypothermia. When immunity decreases, the disease becomes active, or the person becomes prone to the penetration of pathogenic viruses and bacteria into the body.

Thus, it becomes evident that the key to successful treatment is the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms, the elimination of inflammation caused by their presence, and the strengthening of immunity.

What is the danger of adnexitis?

The main danger of any physical illness is an increased burden on the human immune system. If the disease becomes chronic, it becomes a source of chronic infection, which in turn is the cause of autoimmune diseases, which are currently incurable.

Inflammation of the ovaries and fallopian tubes often causes the violation of reproductive functions in the body. If the inflammation is localized in the ovary, then its capsule thickens due to proliferation of connective tissue and can not burst during ovulation, so that the egg can become fertilized. When the fallopian tubes are inflamed, the problem of their patency arises. In addition, chronic adnexitis can cause ectopic pregnancy.

In addition to reproductive dysfunction, the digestive tract suffers: the spikes that arise in the peritoneum lead to frequent diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, and pain.

Diagnostics

The symptomatology of any disease differs depending on whether the form is chronic or acute. Acute adnexitis is characterized by such signs as:

• heat;
• abdominal pain;
• Discharge from the genital tracts with pus;
• Signs of intoxication (nausea, headache, weakness, sweating).

The chronic form of adnexitis is a consequence of incorrect or incomplete treatment of acute form. The clinical picture in the chronic form is less pronounced, weak. But under the influence of any provoking factor with a high degree of probability, acute adnexitis will develop . Symptoms and treatment at home - knowledge that will quickly recognize the ailment and take the necessary action before visiting a doctor.

Chronic adnexitis is characterized by regular aching pain in the lower abdomen, miscarriage of the menstruation cycle, secretions. Pain can appear before menstruation or during intercourse and be quite strong.

Of course, the doctor must prescribe the final diagnosis before prescribing the treatment. But the knowledge of the symptoms of the disease allows us to make the right assumption about which disease is involved, and therefore, because of this, it is faster to get to the right specialist.

Treatment

Considering the information on the symptoms and complications, one can understand the seriousness of the disease called adnexitis. Treatment at home is indicated in most cases, hospitalization in the hospital is extremely rare. Usually it is related to the fact that either a woman can not bring down the heat, or signs of intoxication from the inflammation are expressed too much.

In the usual course, the disease can be treated on an outpatient basis. That is, at home, independently, according to the recommendations of the doctor.

There are several known ways to treat a disease called adnexitis. Treatment at home - pills, injections, folk recipes - should be considered in detail in order to understand the effectiveness and safety of methods.

Antibiotics

There is a treatment plan, which is appointed based on the diagnostic data, the patient's condition, history and comorbidities. That is, different methods can be effective, but by default one is used, which proved its maximum efficiency with minimal danger. With adnexitis, this method of treatment is the administration of antibiotics.

Treatment of adnexitis at home with antibiotics is highly effective due to the fact that the drug destroys the very cause of the disease - pathogenic bacteria. However, at home treatment it is strictly forbidden to "prescribe" the drug yourself. For the appointment it is necessary to make a crop, which will determine the sensitivity to different types of antibiotics.

In addition, for a productive result, which should be treated with adnexitis at home, the drugs must be used at a certain dosage. With improper selection of a dose, one can either provoke the transition of the disease into a chronic form, or cause resistance of the organism to the drug. The latter is a very serious problem, because the lack of action of the drug may further carry a threat to human life.

It is also important to complete the medication in time - often with self-medication, people stop taking the medication immediately after the symptoms of the disease have passed. Such an approach is fundamentally wrong, because if the unconfirmed bacteria that provoked the disease remain in the body, they will again lead to the development of pathology, with pathogenic microorganisms becoming resistant to the antibiotic previously taken. Too long reception of antibiotics destroys a useful microflora and depresses immunity.

Regardless of whether there is an acute form of the disease or chronic adnexitis, treatment at home with antibiotics is equally effective. The most commonly prescribed are "Zomax", "Tsedeks", "Erythromycin", "Metronizadol", "Ceftriaxone", etc.

Other drugs

In addition to antibiotics, the doctor can prescribe drugs for symptomatic treatment. First of all, we are talking about painkillers, since adnexitis in the acute stage causes quite sharp pains in the lower abdomen.

If there is chronic adnexitis, treatment at home can include taking anti-inflammatory drugs, most often - corticosteroids (Celeston, Triamcinolone, Kenacort, Cortineff). It is extremely important that the treatment plan in this case also includes antibiotics, because corticosteroids act by inhibiting the immune response. If the pathogen is present in the body, the picture of the symptoms can turn around quickly and quite strongly.

ethnoscience

When it comes to a disease such as adnexitis, treatment at home with folk remedies can not be an independent method of therapy. Before applying any prescription, it is necessary to consult with your doctor. Despite the fact that herbal preparations and infusions are considered harmless, they can quite influence the drugs prescribed by a specialist, enhancing their effect or nullifying it.

In the event that traditional medicine is used as the only method of treatment, there is a serious risk of "earning" a diagnosis of "chronic adnexitis." Treatment at home with folk methods should be of an auxiliary nature: reduce inflammation, eliminate symptoms of the disease and improve immunity. Use them with extreme caution, because the natural ingredients that are the basis of traditional medicine, often cause an allergic reaction, which is sometimes difficult to recognize when a person's health is already broken due to the existing adnexitis.

Tampons

Speaking about traditional medicine, first of all it is worth paying attention to the means for local application. They have practically no contraindications, they are easy to use, and the effect though is not fast, but as a result of the conducted cycle it is always noticeable.

The only nuance is the risk of an allergic reaction. To prevent it, you should carefully consider the composition of the recipe - if any ingredients were previously allergic reaction, use this tool is not worth it. And if after the introduction of a tampon you feel a feeling of pain or discomfort, the swab should be immediately removed and treated with an antihistamine.

Therefore, it can be easily carried out with a disease such as adnexitis, treatment at home. Tampons are important to do on their own, because ready-made tampons have a high absorption, so the action of the drug will not be pronounced. To make a tampon, take a piece of cotton wool and wrap it with a gauze bandage. After that, the product is abundantly wetted by the medicinal composition and injected deep into the vagina at night. The course of such manipulations is about 2 weeks, and the therapeutic effect will be noticeable at least after one week of treatment.

The quality of the composition for impregnating the tampon can be used:

• Propolis in equal proportions;
• Vishnevsky ointment;
• Juice of garlic (2-3 drops), warm water (20 ml) and infusion of celandine (a couple of drops);
• Diluted in warm water mummy.

It is recommended that you select one recipe and follow it with a course. If inefficiencies can be tried another prescription under the supervision of the attending physician.

Infusions

Recipes designed for internal reception, have a complex effect on the entire body. They increase immunity, allow it to quickly eliminate inflammation, increase vitality, reducing the severity of symptoms.

However, do not assume that herbal recipes are completely safe. Many medicinal plants with a high degree of efficacy contain a large concentration of active substances. Therefore, with an uncontrolled admission, there is a serious risk of overdosing.

Herbs with anti-inflammatory action help with a large list of diseases, which can include and adnexitis. Treatment at home with a red brush is one of the most popular methods.

Red brush, or rhodiola cold, is a unique plant that can be found only in the Altai Mountains. It is able to help in the treatment of diseases of all body systems. But most often it is recommended to use for gynecological diseases.

The red brush has an excellent anti-inflammatory effect, but the most pronounced effect can be obtained using it as a prophylaxis, rather than as a method of treatment. However, available for such treatment of adnexitis at home, the reviews indicate a high efficacy of the agent with minimal side effects.

The easiest way to use a red brush is to prepare a decoction. A glass of boiling water is taken one tablespoon of the root of a red brush, and then insists for an hour. It is recommended to eat a spoonful of natural honey during the direct use of the decoction. Do not leave cooked broth for a long time. The glass of the drug should be drunk for one day, diluting the portion with boiling water.

It is important to know that the remedy is incompatible with the intake of hormones, as well as some herbs: licorice, hops, clover, cocklebur.

Baths

Herbal baths are a proven remedy in the fight against gynecological inflammation. You can take such baths to everyone, except pregnant women, people with cancer tumors and skin diseases at the stage of exacerbation.

Thyme is the best choice for preparing a medicinal bath with a diagnosis such as adnexitis. Treatment at home involves the preparation of a decoction: three liters of boiling water is added 200 grams of grass, insisted for an hour and poured into a moderately hot bath filled with water by one-third.

The bath should be taken in a sitting position for 20 minutes. After that, the body needs to be wrapped in a pre-prepared sheet, without rubbing the towel, and go to bed. To achieve a therapeutic effect, it is recommended that the bath course be conducted at least 10 times.

Given the moderate water temperature, it is important to remember that such a procedure carries the risk of supercooling from the air in the room. Therefore, the room needs to be preheated, for example, by turning on a hot shower for a few minutes.

Steam bath

Milk baths are recommended for women, provided that they do not have menstruation and pregnancy accompanying adnexitis. Treatment at home using a bath is as follows: you need to boil 3 liters of milk, pour it into the pelvis and sit over it for a while, until the milk cools.

The principle of the method is based on the heating of tissues: a rush of blood will accelerate metabolism and allow the body to cope more quickly with the inflammatory process. This is a simple treatment for adnexitis in the home, feedback on the positive experience of using women in different forums, allows you to get rid of the chronic form of the disease.

Immediately after the steam bath is recommended to lie down in a warm bed. You can make baths until the symptoms disappear completely, but not less than 14 times in a row.

Prevention

Given the prevalence of such a disease, as adnexitis, treatment at home and prevention of it are of great relevance.

First of all, it is important to maintain the general condition of the body, in time and correctly treat any infections, even the most innocuous at first glance. This will help to avoid foci of chronic infection, and therefore, to maintain the immune system in a healthy state.

The second method of preventing adnexitis is to protect against supercooling. The right choice of clothes and shoes, avoiding drafts, can never face an unpleasant inflammatory process. And in order to prevent accidental hypothermia from causing the disease, it is useful to temper, for example, by rubbing.

And, at last, protected sexual relations are actual.

In the event that you have already encountered this pathology, the main method of prevention will be correct treatment, which completely excludes the possibility of developing a chronic form of such a disease as adnexitis. Treatment at home - drugs, folk recipes or other methods - should be under the control of the attending physician in an outpatient setting.

While observing the right way of life, regular medical examination and visiting a doctor when symptoms of the disease appear, it is quite possible to preserve health and rid yourself of an unpleasant and dangerous pathology and its consequences.