What causes soreness and distension on the left side of the lower abdomen?

If a woman has long-term abdominal distension, it is usually caused by a gynecological inflammatory disease. There are many gynecological diseases in women, and the location of pain may also be different. For example, if there is a feeling of soreness and swelling on the left side of the lower abdomen, it is usually caused by adnexitis. So what are the causes of adnexitis?

(1) Sitting for long periods of time. Sitting for a long time will lead to poor blood circulation in the lower limbs, obstructed venous return, and inflammation of the uterine appendages due to the inability to detoxify normally. Improper cleaning. When cleaning the genitals, if you wash the anus first and then the vulva, the bacteria in the anus will enter the vagina and cause inflammation. When taking a bath during menstruation, bacteria in the water may enter the vagina and travel up to the uterus and fallopian tubes, causing inflammation. Often wear tight pants. Pants that are too tight can make the vulva airtight and cause inflammation, which can then spread upwards and cause inflammation of the appendages.

(2) Adnexitis often occurs after childbirth or after an abortion. Because of childbirth or miscarriage, women's resistance decreases, and pathogens ascend through the reproductive tract and spread to the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and then the entire pelvic cavity, causing inflammation.

(3) Enteritis pathogens can enter the genitals through the lymphatic vessels and cause adnexitis. When inflammation occurs in the pelvic cavity or organs adjacent to the fallopian tubes, such as appendicitis, it can directly spread to cause salpingo-oophoritis and pelvic peritonitis. The inflammation usually occurs in the adjacent fallopian tube and ovary.

(4) STDs entering the reproductive tract can cause adnexitis. STDs are not necessarily transmitted through sexual intercourse. Using bathtubs, toilet bowls, and towels that have been used by STD patients can lead to infection. This is why virgins can be infected with STDs and develop adnexitis.

These are the specific causes of adnexitis, and are also the causes of soreness and distension on the left side of the lower abdomen in women. Therefore, it is better to receive timely treatment at this time. If the inflammation lasts for a long time, it will easily worsen and turn into other disease problems, so it is better to have regular physical examinations.