- Tips for successful treatment for inflammation of the tubes
- Signs of improvement of inflammation in the tubes
- Signs of worsening inflammation in the tubes
- Complications of inflammation in the tubes
Salpingitis, which is an inflammation of the tubes, can be cured through treatment guided by a gynecologist. Treatment is usually started with antibiotics for about 14 days. If the treatment is not carried out, the inflammation can cause an oophoritis which is an inflammation that can reach the ovary.
There is no natural treatment or effective home remedy for acute salpingitis. The woman should consult a gynecologist when itching in the intimate area, discharge with a bad smell, pelvic pain.
However, in the case of treatment for chronic salpingitis, it may be necessary for the woman to be admitted to the hospital to take antibiotics through the vein, between 3 and 14 days. In the most severe cases, the gynecologist can advise surgery for inflammation in the tubes that removes the affected tube, preventing the infection from spreading to the uterus or ovaries, which can cause infertility.
Tips for successful treatment for inflammation of the tubes
To alleviate the symptoms of acute salpingitis or cure chronic salpingitis it is important that during treatment with antibiotics the woman:
- Avoid intimate contact, even with a condom; Wear cotton underwear to prevent the development of bacteria; Do not do vaginal showers and keep the intimate area dry, reducing the risk of infection; Wear light clothing like skirts and dresses, allowing your skin to breathe.
If the woman uses a vaginal ring or an IUD, she should go to the gynecologist to see if it is necessary to remove it. In some cases, the doctor may prescribe the use of pain relievers to relieve the pain and fever caused by salpingitis.
In addition, the woman's partner with salpingitis should also be evaluated by the doctor to start treatment, if necessary, and to avoid contaminating the woman again.
Signs of improvement of inflammation in the tubes
The signs of improvement of inflammation in the tubes come about 3 days after the start of treatment and include decreased pain, reduced amount and disappearance of the bad smell from the vaginal discharge.
Signs of worsening inflammation in the tubes
The signs of worsening of the inflammation in the tubes come when the treatment is not done properly and there may be worsening of abdominal pain, the appearance of a greenish discharge and increased urge to urinate.
Complications of inflammation in the tubes
Complications of inflammation in the tubes are uncommon, however, if it is not possible to fight infection with antibiotics alone, salpingitis can cause tube obstruction, affect the uterus and ovaries and decrease the chances of becoming pregnant or even causing infertility.
Find out what are the signs and symptoms of inflammation in the tubes at: Symptoms of salpingitis.
