Overview of Adnexitis

The uterus, ovaries, adnexae and other parts of a woman are very important and are often the organs most prone to inflammation and disease, making it difficult for women to guard against them. The occurrence of adnexitis is not a simple inflammation. If not treated promptly, it will cause diseases to the fallopian tubes and ovaries. I believe that female friends are also very clear about the interests involved. It is related to whether they can get pregnant. Therefore, women cannot afford to take gynecology lightly. Timely treatment of adnexitis will make you a healthy and perfect woman.

Overview of adnexitis:

Among the female internal reproductive organs, the fallopian tubes and ovaries are called uterine appendages. Female adnexitis refers to inflammation of the fallopian tubes and ovaries. However, fallopian tube and oophoritis are often accompanied by parametrial connective tissue inflammation and pelvic peritonitis, and it is difficult to distinguish them during diagnosis. Therefore, pelvic peritonitis and parametrial connective tissue inflammation are also classified as adnexitis. Among pelvic organ inflammations, salpingitis is the most common. Due to the proximity of anatomical sites, salpingitis, oophoritis, and pelvic peritonitis often coexist and affect each other.

Early symptoms of adnexitis:

1. Physical signs. The early symptom of adnexitis is significant tenderness in the lower abdomen, which is most obvious above the midpoint of the inguinal ligament. In severe cases, the patient refuses to be pressed, has rigid abdominal muscles, and has obvious rebound pain. Gynecological examination revealed purulent vaginal discharge and varying degrees of redness and swelling of the cervix. Bimanual examination showed severe cervical lifting pain, and the pelvic condition was difficult to ascertain due to tense abdominal muscles. Generally, the uterus is relatively fixed, with severe tenderness, and significant tenderness in the adnexal areas on both sides, making it difficult to feel adnexal masses.

2. Abdominal pain. The early symptoms of adnexitis are limited to lower abdominal pain, which is mostly bilateral and rarely causes vomiting. Different from the migratory pain of appendicitis. In addition, abdominal pain worsens during bowel movements, sometimes accompanied by urinary pain, and constipation and abdominal distension often occur. Mucus in the stool is the result of inflammatory irritation of the colon wall.

3. Fever. The early symptoms of adnexitis include high fever of 39-40℃, possible chills or shivering, and irregular body temperature. If the inflammatory lesions are isolated due to adhesions, the body temperature can drop quickly; if the high fever drops once and then rises again, it indicates that the inflammation has spread or purulent lesions have occurred. The pulse rate acceleration is proportional to the body temperature. If the two are disproportionate, the inflammation may be widespread.

Nursing measures for adnexitis:

1. Health Care

Health care is the focus after treatment of adnexitis, especially attention should be paid to strengthening personal hygiene after delivery and abortion, keeping the vulva clean, changing underwear and sanitary napkins frequently, keeping the items used to clean the private parts separate and disinfecting them, and at the same time, pay attention to avoiding colds and flu.

2. Dietary precautions

After the treatment of adnexitis, the diet should be light, and more protein and vitamins should be supplemented, such as eggs, tofu, red beans, spinach, etc. In addition, raw, cold and irritating foods should be avoided to avoid irritating the pelvic cavity, causing pelvic congestion and causing an attack of adnexitis.

3. Precautions during menstruation

During the menstrual period, first of all, you should pay attention to cleanliness, change sanitary napkins frequently, use qualified sanitary napkins, and it is best to use sterilized toilet paper. In addition, during the menstrual period, you should avoid sexual intercourse and bathing in a tub to avoid infection.

4. Drink plenty of water

Adnexitis is prone to fever symptoms. If you have a fever, remember to drink plenty of water, which can help lower your body temperature, increase the frequency of urination, and expel toxins from the body as soon as possible.

The above article explains in detail about adnexitis and symptom care. It also causes the most pain in the lower abdomen, so we must distinguish between acute and chronic types in order to better care for it. The care measures for adnexitis mainly include hygiene, health care, dietary taboos, and precautions during menstruation. Drinking more hot water is usually beneficial to lowering body temperature.