Patient's question:
About ten days ago, sometimes I felt severe pain in the cervix, sometimes dull, and sometimes very painful. The discharge was particularly abundant with a sour smell. Could this be a sign of cervical inflammation? What tests should be done? I want to ask if cervical inflammation is the same as cervical erosion?Doctor's answer:
Cervical erosion is one of the most common gynecological diseases. It is caused by infections during childbirth, miscarriage, postpartum period, surgical operations, or mechanical irritation such as sexual trauma to the cervix, leading to the entry of pathogens and resulting in infection. They are similar to gynecological inflammation, but vaginitis does not include cervical inflammation. Patients with cervical erosion who suffer from cervical inflammation should follow the principle of symptomatic treatment in a timely manner and should not avoid seeking medical attention. If cervical inflammation does not improve with treatment, it is necessary to promptly adjust the treatment plan.