Inflammation of the Fallopian tubes - symptoms

Inflammation of the fallopian tubes in medicine was called salpingitis. A characteristic feature of this disorder is the fact that in most cases the uterine appendages (salpingo-oophoritis) are involved in the inflammatory process.

What can be caused by salpingitis?

The main, of the causes of inflammation of the fallopian tubes, is the penetration of the genital organs of pathogenic microorganisms. So, most often this disease causes:

• gonococci;
• chlamydia;
• streptococci;
• staphylococci;
• mycoplasma;
• E. coli;
• enterococci;
• Proteus;
• bacteroides;
• spirochaetes;
• protozoa;
• herpes simplex viruses.

Very often after the analysis it is found out that the disease is caused by a combination of several pathogenic microorganisms.

What are the signs of salpingitis?

Due to the fact that the symptoms of inflammation of the fallopian tubes are hidden, the disease is very difficult to detect at the initial stage. First, the woman observes a slight increase in body temperature, weakness, the appearance of pain in the lower abdomen. Painful sensations increase during intercourse, and after the slightest hypothermia.

But, perhaps, the main sign of inflammation of the fallopian tubes, which causes the woman to worry, are profuse purulent or spotting that can have an unpleasant smell. At the same time, women begin to notice the appearance of nausea, vomiting, and also sharp mood swings.

In case of untimely treatment, inflammation of the fallopian tubes can lead to the development of adhesions, which as a result disrupts the activity of the tubes of the uterus, and ultimately results in the development of tubal infertility. In addition, the adjacent appendages, and the uterus itself, are involved in the process, which negatively affects the woman's health. Therefore, at the first signs of the disease you need to turn to a gynecologist.