Patient's question:
Detailed condition and consultation purpose: Can candidal vaginitis cause cervical erosion?Doctor's answer:
Vaginitis can cause cervical erosion, but after the vaginitis is cured, cervical erosion does not necessarily improve and requires treatment. Medication is suitable for patients with smaller erosion areas and superficial inflammatory infiltration, mainly using local suppositories such as Xiaomi (Xiaomi) and Zhimi (Zhimi). Cervical erosion is caused by inflammatory stimulation, leading to the shedding of the surface covering epithelial cells of the cervix, while the underlying columnar epithelial cells protrude outward to replace the shed cells. Due to the exposure of capillaries in the columnar epithelium, the inflamed area appears bright red, hence the term "cervical erosion," although it is not a true erosion. Clinically, cervical erosion is classified based on the surface condition of the cervix into simple, granular, and papillary types. Additionally, it is categorized into mild, moderate, and severe degrees based on the ratio of erosion area to the cervix surface.