Patient's question:
My wife went to the hospital yesterday for a thorough examination and was diagnosed with cervical erosion. It is said that this condition is quite serious, and currently, she is still hospitalized for treatment. I plan to go to the hospital to accompany her for the check-up. I don't understand this disease very well, so I want to consult whether the illness she has is treatable.Doctor's answer:
Most cervical erosion is caused by estrogen-induced metaplasia of cervical columnar epithelium, which is a physiological condition and does not require treatment. If the patient has obvious symptoms such as yellow discharge, itching, or odor, and a specialist examination confirms that the cervical erosion is caused by chronic cervical inflammation, treatment options such as medication or physical therapy can be considered based on the specific situation. With proper treatment, symptoms can usually be relieved quickly.