Patient's question:
Six months ago, a woman was carefully examined and found to have a cervical polyp as large as her thumb. Recently, she went to two hospitals for careful examination, and both said there were none. How is a cervical polyp treated?Doctor's answer:
Western medicine treats cervical polyps primarily through surgical removal. However, if accompanied by inflammation, infection must be controlled first; when there is skin breakdown, medication application is the primary approach. After inflammation is controlled, surgery can be performed. Although cervical polyps rarely become cancerous, the canceration rate is still between 0.2% and 0.4%. For patients under 45 years old, especially those around menopause, polyps should be sent for pathological examination after surgical removal. If malignant changes are detected, early treatment measures should be taken. Additionally, this condition is prone to recurrence, so follow-up examinations should be conducted irregularly, with a check-up every three months. In addition to symptomatic treatment for cervical polyps, patients should also pay attention to their diet, such as maintaining a light diet and engaging in regular outdoor activities.