Patient's question:
I had terrible stomach pain yesterday, so I went to the hospital for a check-up after work. The doctor said I have acute cervicitis, but I've never had it before.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the onset of acute cervicitis is mainly related to the following factors:(1) Mechanical irritation or injury: Delivery-induced cervical laceration followed by secondary infection is a common cause of acute cervicitis; frequent sexual activity can also increase the risk of cervical infection.
(2) Chemical and physical irritation: Using high-concentration acidic or alkaline solutions to rinse the vagina, or inserting corrosive medications into the vagina, can damage vaginal and cervical tissues, potentially leading to cervicitis or vaginitis.
(3) Foreign bodies in the vagina: When gauze, cotton balls, or other foreign objects are left in the vagina for an extended period, they can easily cause infection and trigger acute cervicitis.
(4) Vaginal inflammation: Acute trichomoniasis, candidiasis, or bacterial vaginosis can also simultaneously cause acute cervicitis; Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection often results in acute gonococcal cervicitis.