What causes adnexitis?

The treatment of adnexitis needs to be targeted according to the cause. Common causes include infection, surgical operation, and spread of inflammation to adjacent organs. Treatment methods include antibiotic therapy, physical therapy, and surgical treatment, which should be selected based on the condition.

1. Infection is one of the main causes of adnexitis. Common pathogens include bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc. Sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and chlamydia are important causes. Antibiotics are required for treatment, such as ceftriaxone, azithromycin, doxycycline, etc., and appropriate drugs should be selected for different pathogens.

2. Surgical operations such as artificial abortion and hysteroscopy may cause adnexitis. The risk of postoperative infection is high, and strict aseptic operation is required. Antibiotics such as metronidazole and clindamycin should be used prophylactically after surgery. At the same time, personal hygiene should be paid attention to and premature sexual life should be avoided.

3. Spread of inflammation of adjacent organs, such as pelvic inflammatory disease and appendicitis, may affect the appendix. Treatment should be targeted at the primary disease. For example, broad-spectrum antibiotics can be used for pelvic inflammatory disease, and appendicitis requires timely surgical resection, while anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen can be used to relieve symptoms.

4. Physical therapy such as hot compress and infrared irradiation can promote local blood circulation and relieve pain and inflammation. Hot compress can be done with a hot water bottle or hot towel, 2-3 times a day, 15-20 minutes each time. Infrared irradiation should be performed under the guidance of a professional doctor to avoid burns.

5. Surgical treatment is suitable for severe cases, such as abscess formation, hydrosalpinx, etc. Surgical methods include laparoscopic surgery, laparotomy, etc. The specific choice should be determined according to the condition and the patient's physical condition. After surgery, anti-infection treatment should be continued, and regular follow-up should be performed to prevent recurrence.

The prevention and treatment of adnexitis requires comprehensive consideration of the cause and condition, timely medical treatment, and standardized treatment according to the doctor's orders. At the same time, pay attention to personal hygiene, avoid unclean sexual life, have regular physical examinations, and detect and treat early to reduce the occurrence of complications.