Patient's question:
Female, 48 years old, has been feeling unwell for a while. She has been experiencing occasional vaginal bleeding, which has become more frequent. She also has increased vaginal discharge that smells bad. She underwent a TCT test and found it to be cervical erosion. What are the early symptoms of cervical erosion?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms you mentioned are not just cervical erosion. It's best to check with a gynecologist. At the very least, a routine vaginal discharge test should be conducted for diagnosis, as symptoms alone cannot diagnose the condition. Cervical erosion requires a colposcopy for diagnosis. Once cervical erosion is diagnosed, further tests for HPV and TCT are necessary to determine if there are precancerous lesions, which is essential for confirming the treatment method. Different causes lead to different symptoms, and patients need to seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible to receive symptomatic treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a regular schedule, take precautions against cold, eat light and soft foods, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of hot water daily.