Salpingitis, which is an inflammation in the fallopian tubes, is cured through treatment directed by a gynecologist. Treatment is usually started with the ingestion of antibiotics for about 14 days. If the treatment is not performed, the inflammation can cause an oophoritis that 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 it has an itch in the intimate region, foul smelling discharge, 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 receive antibiotics from the vein, between 3 and 14 days. In severe cases, the gynecologist may advise surgery for inflammation of the fallopian 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 Tubal Inflammation
To relieve the symptoms of acute salpingitis or cure chronic salpingitis it is important that during the antibiotic treatment the woman:
- Avoid intimate contact, even with a condom;
- Wear cotton underwear to prevent the development of bacteria;
- Do not make vaginal douches and keep the intimate region dry, reducing the risk of infection;
- Wear light clothing such as skirts and dresses, allowing the skin to breathe.
If the woman uses a vaginal ring or IUD, she should see her gynecologist to see if it should be removed. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe the use of pain relievers to relieve the pain and fever caused by salpingitis.
In addition, the partner of the woman with salpingitis should also be evaluated by the physician to initiate treatment if necessary, and avoid contaminating the woman again.
Signs of improvement in inflammation in the fallopian tubes
Signs of improvement in inflammation in the fallopian tubes appear about 3 days after initiation of treatment and include decreased pain, reduced amount, and disappearance of foul-smelling vaginal discharge.
Signs of worsening of the inflammation in the tubes
Signs of worsening of the inflammation in the tubes arise when the treatment is not done properly and may lead to worsening of abdominal pain, the appearance of greenish discharge and increased urge to urinate.
Complications of inflammation in the tubes
The complications of inflammation in the fallopian tubes are uncommon, however, if it is not possible to fight infection with antibiotics alone, salpingitis can cause tubal obstruction, affect the uterus and ovaries, and decrease the chances of becoming pregnant or even provoking infertility.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of inflammation in the fallopian tubes in: Symptoms of salpingitis.
