Patient's question:
The diagnosis for my girlfriend is: Chronic Cervicitis with Papillary Glandular Erosion, accompanied by Squamous Epithelial Hyperplasia and Metaplasia. I have a few questions for the doctor:1. Why does she have this condition? Is the current condition severe?
2. Will it lead to cervical cancer?
3. How should it be treated? Can any hospital treat it? How long does it take to be cured?
4. What medication is used to treat it?
Doctor's answer:
Hello:Cervicitis is classified as acute or chronic. Acute cervicitis is more common after childbirth and is characterized by increased vaginal discharge, lower abdominal and lumbosacral pain. Some patients may have elevated white blood cell counts and fever. In such cases, sexual activity and vaginal surgery should be avoided, and oral or local anti-inflammatory medications should be used for treatment. Currently, the most common form in China is chronic cervicitis, which affects more than half of married women and is associated with the development of cervical cancer. Therefore, women should pay close attention to it. Chronic cervicitis is often caused by the invasion of pathogens into the cervix after childbirth, miscarriage, or vaginal surgery. It can be classified into four types: cervical erosion, cervical polyps, cervical hypertrophy, and cervical nabothian cysts, with cervical erosion being the most common. Inadequate or improper treatment can lead to cervical cancer.
Treatment: Maintain cleanliness of the external genitalia, frequently bathe with a high-manganese potassium permanganate solution (1:5000), change underwear frequently, and temporarily avoid sexual activity and tub baths after medication. For those with excessive mucus, a 3%-4% baking soda solution can be used for cleaning, or 5% potassium dichromate or 20%-40% silver nitrate can be applied. Physical therapy methods include electrocautery, cryotherapy, laser, and microwave therapy.
Active treatment can lead to a cure. Pay attention to preventing recurrence, and the duration of treatment is determined based on the disappearance of symptoms.