Nutrition In Adnexitis

Adnexitis is an inflammation of the uterine appendages. It most commonly affects the fallopian tube and ovaries and spreads to the peritoneum. Isolation of the affected organs is rarely done.

Untimely treatment of the problem can lead to sticking of the fallopian tubes, to the formation of adhesions. The results are obstruction of the fallopian tubes, infertility, disorders of the hormonal background and the menstrual cycle, early menopause.

General dietary recommendations in the presence of adnexitis

The disease requires urgent complex treatment, which includes taking antibiotics, vitamins and immunomodulators. When the problem has become chronic, surgery is performed to remove the affected tissues, adhesions, as well as part of the organ or complete removal of the ovary and fallopian tubes.

In acute and subacute forms of adnexitis, it is mandatory to adhere to a proper and balanced diet, which requires adherence to a diet that excludes all allergen products.

The daily amount of calories consumed should not exceed 2300. Food should be easily digested by the body and pre-cooked (cooked or stewed).

Useful foods for adnexitis

The menu should include products rich in vitamin C to boost immunity and speed recovery. Yeah, they're like that:

• red and black currants;
• citrus fruits;
• berries;
• sweet peppers;
• mulberry fruits;
• Cranberry;
• the sun;
• kiwi and others.

Irregular bowel movements can cause stool retention, leading to inflammatory processes. Therefore, in the presence of adnexitis, it is necessary to take care of the intestines and to achieve regular bowel movements.

For this purpose, the menu should include a sufficient amount of cellulose in the form of cooked or stewed vegetables (cabbage, potatoes, zucchini, eggplant, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, beets, etc.) in a small amount of vegetable fat (olive oil, linseed oil or sunflower oil).

After the course of antibiotics, the intestinal microflora and that of the vagina must be restored. It is good to consume at least 500 milliliters of natural dairy products rich in bifidobacteria and lactobacilli (kefir, sour cream, yogurt, etc.) daily.

During the treatment of acute adnexitis to drink a minimum of 1.5-2 liters of fluid per day in the form of:

• non-carbonated mineral water;
• fruit drinks from cranberries, blackcurrants, tomatoes;
• freshly squeezed juices of: carrots, pumpkin, cucumbers, oranges, lemons, grapefruit, apples, plums and others;
• unsweetened compotes and oshav of dried apples, pears, apricots, rose hips and others;
• weak green tea.

To maintain a normal protein balance to consume lean meats and fish (beef, rabbit, hake). Dishes should include green spices and leafy vegetables (spinach, basil, parsley, coriander, green onion feathers, leeks and others).

Dangerous and harmful foods in adnexitis

During the exacerbation of the disease to limit the use of sugar, salt and products high in carbohydrates.

• chocolate, all kinds of confectionery, cocoa, coffee;
• mushrooms, chicken eggs, legumes;
• pickles, homemade sauces and marinades, mustard, pepper;
• sausages, smoked products, canned food;
• not home-made juices, sweet carbonated drinks.