Adnexitis is a disease of the female reproductive system, which poses a real threat to a woman's ability to become pregnant and give birth to a child. It is characterized by inflammation of the appendages (fallopian tubes and ovaries). By location they distinguish:
- right adnexitis - the uterine tubes and ovaries on the right side inflame;
- left-side adnexitis - the disease develops on the left side;
- bilateral - inflammatory process on both sides.
On the example of right adnexitis, let us consider the essence and causes of this disease.
Depending on the form of flow, right-side adnexitis can be:
- chronic right adrenalitis;
- sharp right-sided adnexitis.
Symptoms of right adnexitis
Symptoms of right adnexitis depending on the form of percolation have their own peculiarities.
So the acute right adnexitis is characterized by:
- pain in the area of the fallopian tubes, ovaries, in the sacrum, which can increase with physical exertion, defecation, urination, sexual intercourse;
- like any other inflammatory process can be accompanied by a rise in body temperature to 39 degrees;
- also a sign of right-sided adnexitis may be general weakness, fatigue, etc.
Chronic adnexitis to the right can be manifested:
- disorders of the menstrual cycle, as a rule, the duration of menstrual bleeding increases;
- a slight increase in temperature;
- with chronic right adnexitis, there may be constant pain in the lower abdomen.
If any of the above symptoms of right adnexitis occur, you should immediately contact the doctor. The process of treatment will be much more effective if it is started when the disease is in acute form.
Since there is an appendix on the right, its inflammation can give similar pains to the right adnexitis. It is important not to confuse them, since appendicitis needs urgent help.
Causes of right adnexitis
The main cause of adnexitis on the right is the penetration of infection into the female genital organs. Provoke inflammation such microorganisms as streptococci, staphylococci, as well as bacteria that are transmitted through sexual contact (chlamydia, gonorrhea , mycoplasmosis and others).
The source of the infection can be neighboring organs, if they are purulent-infectious processes, for example, with appendicitis. High probability of infection during labor, placement of an intrauterine device, abortion.
Certain bacteria can be in the female body for a long time without causing inflammation, while for some reason the immune system does not weaken. With a decrease in the barrier function, harmful microorganisms easily penetrate into the internal genital organs - as a consequence, the appearance of adnexitis of the right ovary and tube.
If the acute and subacute right-side adnexitis in time to turn to a specialist, you can significantly accelerate the process of recovery and avoid a lot of unpleasant consequences.