Can adnexitis heal on its own?

Adnexitis refers to an inflammatory disease of the uterine appendages, namely the fallopian tubes and ovaries, caused by pathogen infection. It is a common gynecological disease in clinical practice and a local manifestation of pelvic inflammatory disease. Patients with mild adnexitis may recover on their own, but patients with severe adnexitis cannot recover on their own and should cooperate with doctors for treatment.

1. Possible self-healing: For mild adnexitis, if the patient has a strong immune system and takes adequate rest and maintains good living and hygiene habits, there is a certain chance of self-healing. This is mainly because mild inflammation can be gradually eliminated under the action of the body's immunity.

2. Unable to heal on its own: For most patients with adnexitis, especially those with severe conditions, self-healing is difficult. Because the inflammation may persist and worsen, leading to adhesion and blockage of the fallopian tubes, and then causing serious complications such as infertility and ectopic pregnancy. Especially in the case of weak immunity, the inflammation may not be effectively cleared and thus cannot heal on its own. After the disease is diagnosed, you should cooperate with the doctor's treatment as soon as possible, such as using cefixime tablets, amoxicillin capsules, metronidazole tablets, etc., to improve the patient's quality of life.

Patients should maintain a light diet and avoid spicy and greasy foods. They should also pay more attention to personal hygiene and change underwear and sanitary napkins frequently to prevent the infection from getting worse. If you have any discomfort, you can seek medical help as soon as possible.