Patient's question:
What are the symptoms of chronic cervical inflammation? Afraid of getting such a disease, what are the manifestations of this disease?Doctor's answer:
Chronic cervicitis (chroiccervicitis) is the most common gynecological disease, which may occur after acute cervicitis or due to cervical laceration caused by various reasons, resulting in cervical os deformation and making it easily susceptible to external bacterial infections. Due to the symptoms of chronic cervicitis often being masked by other gynecological diseases, it is usually discovered during routine gynecological examinations. Through speculum examination, visible signs include bright red fine granular erosion on the cervix and purulent mucoid discharge from the cervical canal, which can lead to a diagnosis. In some cases, the cervix may show local congestion and hypertrophy.The main symptom of chronic cervicitis is an increase in vaginal discharge. Due to differences in pathogens, the extent and severity of inflammation, the volume, color, odor, and consistency of the discharge may vary, presenting as creamy mucoid discharge, pale yellow purulent discharge, or bloody discharge. When inflammation spreads along the uterosacral ligaments to the pelvic cavity, symptoms such as lower back and sacral pain, lower abdominal, or dysmenorrhea may occur. These symptoms often worsen during menstruation, bowel movements, or sexual intercourse. Thicker purulent discharge can hinder sperm penetration, potentially leading to infertility. During examination, changes such as varying degrees of erosion, polyps, lacerations, eversion, glandular cysts, and hypertrophy may be observed in the cervix.
If patients with the aforementioned conditions are to cooperate with their doctors' treatment, they should also pay attention to daily care. Below, I will introduce some nursing measures for chronic cervicitis!
Nursing measures for chronic cervicitis include maintaining external genital hygiene, changing underwear frequently, and opting for soft underwear made of pure cotton or silk. During the healing period of the wound (4–8 weeks post-surgery), it is advisable to avoid tub baths, sexual intercourse, and vaginal douching.
Chronic cervicitis has a long course, so patients should maintain confidence and actively cooperate with treatment. Regular follow-up examinations should be scheduled at the hospital one month and two months after surgery, as well as after menstruation ends, to monitor wound healing.
Patients with chronic cervicitis must avoid spicy and irritating foods during treatment and should instead focus on consuming foods rich in vitamin C.