Tubal inflammation: Causes, symptoms, complications and treatment

The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Bui Nu Thanh Hang - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec International Hospital Da Nang.

Tubal inflammation is a common disease in women, especially women of childbearing age. This is a disease with a high probability of causing infertility in women when it is complicated. So what is fallopian tube inflammation? What are the causes, symptoms and treatment?

Fallopian tube, also known as the fallopian tube, is the part connecting the uterus to the ovaries (2 ovaries corresponding to 2 left and right fallopian tubes). The fallopian tube is about 10cm long and has the function of transporting eggs and sperm. It is also the meeting place for sperm from the outside to enter the egg and from the ovary to come out.
Tubal inflammation is an inflammation of the fallopian tubes caused by bacteria and some other bad agents. Tubal inflammation is usually caused by an infection from the vagina and cervix that spreads deep into the fallopian tubes.

Acute: The disease flares up suddenly, the disease level is still mild, it can be cured within 1 week. Chronic: A long-lasting inflammation of the fallopian tubes that causes white pus and destroys the tissues in the fallopian tubes. This form is a more serious disease that easily causes blockage of one or both fallopian tubes. If there is no reasonable treatment regimen, it can cause complications such as infertility or difficulty conceiving, difficulty keeping a baby during pregnancy, or difficulty giving birth.

There are many causes of pelvic inflammatory disease in women. Women who have had sex and have given birth are more susceptible to the disease than virgins.
Due to unsafe sex: Sex is the time when harmful bacteria and fungi easily penetrate deep into the vagina. Especially when having sex with someone who has an infectious disease. Or having unprotected sex, having sex on the day of menstruation... are the causes of damage and infection of the fallopian tubes, leading to inflammation of the fallopian tubes.

Due to abortion: Women who have unsafe abortions or have multiple abortions are easy to infect female reproductive organs. It is more dangerous to have an abortion at a poor quality medical facility, medical equipment is not sterile. Bacteria easily penetrate deep inside. Hygiene of genitals is not clean: During menstruation, or after sex, do not clean thoroughly. Create conditions for bacteria to multiply, gradually spreading deep into the fallopian tubes. Inflammation of the fallopian tubes due to procedures in the genitals such as IUD insertion, childbirth, pelvic surgery... During surgery is the time when bacteria are easily infectious from medical instruments. medical conditions or because the cleaning process after minor surgery is not safe. Due to a history of diseases related to the genital organs: If you have ever had diseases related to the uterus, cervix, ovaries,... If you have not been treated thoroughly, the pathogen will spread and spread. recurred, gradually spreading to other regions.

Tubal inflammation is a dangerous disease in women. If not detected and treated promptly, it can cause infertility in women. The following are the most recognizable signs and symptoms of UTIs.

Irregular menstrual periods: Due to inflammation of the fallopian tubes, the work between the fallopian tubes and ovaries is less effective. Causes irregular menstrual cycle. Dysmenorrhea: Dysmenorrhea is also known as dysmenorrhea. Fallopian tube inflammation affects the pelvis. Therefore, 1 week before menstruation, women will experience abdominal pain and pain worse when menstruation occurs. Vaginal discharge is abundant and yellowish, causing itching in the vaginal area. There are also some other symptoms such as: Nausea, fever, dizziness, urinary frequency, urinary urgency, ...

Symptoms at this stage usually take place silently, insidious in the patient's body. There are also no obvious symptoms. Specifically:
Fallopian tubes are red and swollen, the patient feels pelvic pain, back pain for many days. Irregular menstrual cycle: Frequent missed periods, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea,... Difficulty having children: Tubal inflammation makes the function of transporting sperm and eggs ineffective. If the fallopian tube is blocked, it can prevent pregnancy, causing infertility in women.

If there is no effective treatment for tubal inflammation, this disease will cause serious complications:
Ectopic pregnancy: When the fallopian tubes are narrowed, the egg after fertilization does not return to the uterus. The bow can nest but nest right in the wall of the fallopian tube. Leading to ectopic pregnancy, when the pregnancy is large, it causes pain and rupture of the fallopian tubes. If not detected in time, it can cause death for the mother. Infertility: This is the most serious consequence if not treated promptly. If the fallopian tube is completely blocked, the egg and sperm cannot meet -> can't conceive. Lower abdominal pain: Inflammation of the fallopian tubes causes pelvic and peritoneal infections. Causes severe lower abdominal pain.

Tubal inflammation can be completely cured when detected early and with an appropriate treatment regimen. To know the condition of the disease and the treatment of each case, each patient needs to go to a reputable medical facility to get the most accurate conclusion.
Some common ways to treat tubal inflammation:
Medical and surgical treatment: The doctor will use antibiotics, intravenous injection, and a combination of anti-inflammatory drugs. Next, adjust antibiotics according to the results of the antibiogram. Depending on each case will be treated according to the method of treating tubal inflammation separately. Severe cases require surgery.
Physical therapy: Using short wavelengths, ultra-short waves, heat or infrared rays to help promote blood circulation, effectively support inflammation.
When treatment needs to be combined with a suitable diet menu, maintaining healthy living habits. Limit unsafe sex, clean and correct genital hygiene.
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Female client has abnormal symptoms such as: Abnormal vaginal bleeding; Menstrual problems; Abnormal vaginal discharge (with a bad smell, a different color than usual); Vaginal pain, itching.... Female client has several risk factors such as poor personal hygiene, unsafe sex, abortion,... Female client has symptoms of infection other. The basic gynecological examination and screening package helps customers to detect inflammatory diseases early for easy and inexpensive treatment; Screening for early detection of gynecological cancer (cervical cancer)...