Patient's question:
Male, 48 years old. Aware of discomfort in the body, but didn't go to see a doctor. Please ask: How is cervical inflammation checked and treated?Doctor's answer:
Cervicitis can be treated with laser therapy. Laser therapy is a high-temperature treatment method for cervicitis, primarily causing the chaotic tissue to carbonize and form a scab. After the scab falls off, the wound is covered with newly formed squamous epithelium. For the treatment of chronic cervicitis, a carbon dioxide laser is generally used, which is a common method for treating cervicitis.The electrocoagulation method exposes the female cervix using a vaginal speculum, and the electrocautery tip is touched to the eroded surface, uniformly cauterized, with the range slightly lower than the eroded area.
During cervicitis treatment, it is essential to maintain cleanliness of the external genitalia, frequently use potassium permanganate solution for sitz baths, change underwear frequently, and temporarily strictly prohibit sexual intercourse and tub baths after medication. For those with excessive mucus, soda water can be used for cleaning, and potassium dichromate or silver nitrate can also be applied.
Physical therapy methods include electrocautery, cryotherapy, laser therapy, and microwave therapy.