Patient's question:
I have had vaginal bleeding for over a month and have been experiencing lower back pain. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and was diagnosed with cervical inflammation. The doctor said I should take medication and use topical treatments. How can I distinguish between acute and chronic cervical inflammation?Doctor's answer:
Acute cervicitis: Increased vaginal discharge, purulent in nature, accompanied by lower back pain and lower abdominal discomfort. Chronic cervicitis: Excessive vaginal discharge, white and frothy, mucous-like, or with streaks of blood in the discharge, or bleeding during intercourse, accompanied by vulvar itching, lower back and sacral pain, worsening during menstruation. Acute inflammation should be controlled first before surgical treatment can be performed. Cervicitis can cause significant harm to patients. Once symptoms are detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly, while also paying close attention to self-care, such as eating more fruits and vegetables and avoiding irritating foods. It is hoped that patients with cervicitis can receive professional treatment.