Patient's question:
Yesterday my aunt came to visit my home. I noticed she looked very unwell, so I asked her what was wrong. She said she had been experiencing lower abdominal pain and vaginal itching recently, which was very painful, and she had also been discharging some white discharge. I was very concerned about her health because her baby had just been born not long ago. What should she do about her eroded cervix and vaginitis?Doctor's answer:
Cervical erosion is associated with cervical inflammation, vaginal itching, increased vaginal discharge, odor, lower abdominal pain, and may involve pelvic inflammatory disease, adnexitis, or vaginitis. It is primarily related to poor hygiene of the external genitalia and masturbation hygiene, especially after childbirth when vaginal flora imbalance may make it more susceptible to recurrent inflammation. Diagnosis can be made through a careful examination of vaginal discharge, colposcopy, and ultrasound. After diagnosis, enhanced anti-inflammatory treatment should be administered. Vaginitis is a serious condition, and patients are advised to seek immediate treatment and follow the doctor's recommendations for symptomatic treatment. At the same time, proper self-care and a balanced diet should be maintained to avoid worsening the condition.