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Treatment for inflammation in the uterus is done under the guidance of a gynecologist and may vary according to the agent causing the infection that caused the inflammation. Thus, the drugs that can be indicated are antibiotics or antivirals to eliminate the inflammatory causative agent, which may be the chlamydia bacteria, gonorrhea, or the herpes virus.
It is important that the treatment is indicated by the gynecologist, as it must be done according to the cause of the infection and the symptoms presented. In addition, in some cases, treatment of the sexual partner may also be necessary, even if there are no associated symptoms.
Remedies for inflammation in the uterus
In case of inflammation in the uterus caused by viruses or bacteria, the gynecologist may recommend the use of antibiotics or antivirals such as clindamycin, acyclovir or metronidazole, which can be indicated in the form of pills or ointment, and the treatment can be done at home.
In any case, it may be recommended by the gynecologist to use other remedies such as painkillers, antipyretics or anti-inflammatories, to treat symptoms, such as pain and fever. In general, even if the treatment leads to a cure, it is important to treat the sexual partner and use a condom in all relationships to avoid recontamination.
In rare cases, inflammation in the uterus can be caused by injuries during intimate contact, allergy to condoms and use of constant vaginal showers, in this situation the gynecologist can guide the use of anti-inflammatory in the form of ointment for the intimate region, in addition to removal of the cause.
Natural treatment options
Natural and homemade treatment can help with recovery, symptom relief and complement medical treatment, but should never replace the medications indicated by the gynecologist.
1. Plantain tea
Plantain tea can help in the treatment because it has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions, which help to relieve the symptoms of inflammation in the uterus.
Ingredients
- 20 g of plantain leaves;
- 1 liter of water.
Preparation mode
Boil the water in a pan and then add the plantain. Cover and let rest for a few minutes. Drink 4 cups of tea a day, until the inflammation subsides.
This tea should not be taken during pregnancy and by people who have uncontrolled high blood pressure.
2. Baking soda bath
The sodium bicarbonate sitz bath helps to maintain the pH of the vagina more alkaline, which hinders the proliferation of microorganisms, facilitating treatment.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda;
- 1 liter of boiled water.
Preparation mode
Mix the 2 ingredients in a bowl, let it warm and sit, in contact with this water for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. It is recommended to perform this sitz bath twice a day, as long as the symptoms persist.
Signs of improvement and worsening
The signs that evidence the improvement of inflammation in the uterus are the decrease in pain and vaginal discharge, which can be observed after the start of treatment by drugs and elimination of the cause.
Already, signs of worsening include increased or persistent discharge and abdominal pain, as well as bleeding after intimate contact, can arise when treatment is not started, or done incorrectly, such as not taking the medication every day indicated.
Possible complications
Possible complications of inflammation in the uterus may be chronic pelvic pain due to the healing of the inflammation, abscess due to the accumulation of pus, risk of PID, which occurs when the inflammation spreads to other organs of the reproductive system and risk of septicemia, which develops when the inflammatory causative agent spreads through the bloodstream.
However, these complications are rare and occur only in extreme cases, where the person did not seek medical attention after identifying the symptoms. See the symptoms of inflammation in the uterus.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team
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- NHS. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Available in: . Accessed on 11 Aug 2020
- CDC. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). Available in: . Accessed on 11 Aug 2020