Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: I feel that the situation hasn't changed much since treatment, and I wonder if there are any better methods for treatment? Is traditional Chinese medicine treatment better or Western medicine treatment?Duration and persistence of the current illness: 1 year
Current general condition: Currently, I still experience lower abdominal pain, slight itching in the external genital area at night, and yellow discharge.
Previous diagnoses and treatment history and effectiveness: The doctor treated it with vaginal medication. The doctor said the affected areas had shrunk compared to before, but I personally don't think the effect is very significant.
First follow-up question: I also want to ask if physical therapy treatments can damage...
Doctor's answer:
Hello: The following treatment methods can be tried: There are many treatment methods for cervical erosion, and appropriate choices can be made based on the degree of erosion. The main methods are as follows:（1）Medication: For small erosion areas with shallow inflammation infiltration, the following medication methods can be used:
① 10–20% silver nitrate: Apply locally once a week, with 2–4 applications constituting one course.
② Potassium permanganate: Apply locally after menstruation, and repeat the medication once after 1–2 months. When using the above medications, handle with care to prevent burns to the surrounding vaginal wall. Additionally, ensure sterilization during medication to prevent reinfection.
（2）Physical therapy: Used for larger erosion areas with deeper inflammation infiltration.
① Electrocautery: Use a specially designed electrocautery device to burn the erosion tissue, causing it to necrose and fall off. It must reach a certain depth for effective treatment.
② Cryotherapy: Use a specially designed rapid freezing device to freeze, necrose, and cause the diseased cervical erosion tissue to fall off. Liquid nitrogen is commonly used as the cryogenic agent, with the cryoprobe temperature dropping to -196°C. Apply it to the surface of the cervix to freeze and necrose the erosion tissue, allowing new squamous epithelial tissue to regenerate. It can usually be cured in one session. Generally, there are no adverse reactions, though some patients may experience mild dizziness or lower abdominal pain.
③ Laser therapy: Most commonly uses a carbon dioxide laser therapy device. Apply the specially designed laser treatment head to the cervical erosion tissue, causing it to carbonize, form a scab, and fall off, followed by the regeneration of new squamous epithelial tissue. It can usually be cured in one session. There is no special discomfort during the procedure, though a few patients may experience...