Patient's question:
Female, 30 years old, I have mild cervical erosion, and it's very painful. It's accompanied by itching, but I dare not scratch it. I've taken medication, but it hasn't improved. Could you please tell me the difference between severe cervical erosion and severe cervical inflammation?Doctor's answer:
Cervicitis and cervical erosion are different. Cervical erosion is a condition known as cervical columnar epithelial ectopia, also referred to as cervical columnar epithelial metaplasia. The squamocolumnar junction is easily affected by estrogen. Cervicitis is primarily characterized by an increase in vaginal discharge, which is purulent, or abnormal bleeding such as intermenstrual bleeding or postcoital bleeding. It is often accompanied by lower back pain and lower abdominal discomfort. Different causes lead to different symptoms, and patients need to seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible based on their specific conditions to receive targeted treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a regular schedule, take precautions against cold and keep warm, eat light and soft foods, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of hot water.