Cervicitis and cervical erosion are common diseases. But cervical erosion is sometimes referred to as cervicitis, which makes many female friends confused about the difference between this and cervicitis and cervical erosion?

What is cervical erosion?

Cervical erosion, like vaginitis, is the most common gynecological disease. Cervical erosion is just a general gynecological inflammation, and with proper treatment, it can be cured. However, the treatment methods for different diseases are also different. The earlier the diagnosis time, the better the treatment effect. Therefore, early detection and treatment are the greatest health benefits for patients

Cervical erosion is divided into three stages: mild, moderate, and severe

The most obvious symptoms of cervical erosion patients are: increased vaginal discharge, yellow sticky or mixed with blood streaks in the discharge, and a few patients have contact bleeding. Among them, patients with severe cervical erosion may also experience symptoms such as frequent urination and urgency.

Long term stimulation of the external genitalia by inflammatory secretions can also cause itching in the external genitalia. In addition, due to the direct connection between the cervical lymphatic tract and the parametrial connective tissue, inflammation can spread to the pelvic cavity through lymphatic circulation, causing pelvic connective tissue inflammation, manifested as symptoms such as lumbosacral pain and lower abdominal distension.

What are the symptoms of cervical inflammation?

Women of childbearing age often suffer from cervicitis, which can be acute or chronic. In clinical practice, chronic cervicitis is more common. Due to different pathogens, inflammation ranges, and degrees, vaginal discharge can be milky white or pale yellow, sometimes accompanied by purulent bleeding. The spread of inflammatory reactions to the pelvic cavity can lead to lower back pain and lower abdominal pain. During gynecological examination, varying degrees of erosion, hypertrophy, glandular cysts, and polyps were found in the cervix.

Cervicitis and cervical erosion caused by different etiologies

Cervical inflammation:Occurrence due to postpartum delivery, miscarriage, or surgical injury. The main pathogens are Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, anaerobic bacteria, followed by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and protozoa such as Trichomonas and Amoeba. Special situations caused by chemical substances and radiation.

Causes of cervical erosion:The causes of the disease include mechanical stimulation or injury, such as cervical inflammation caused by sexual intercourse, miscarriage, childbirth injuries, and bacterial invasion; The invasion of common pathogens in cervicitis can be caused by common pyogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, viruses, actinomycetes, trichomonas, amoebas, etc.

The above is an introduction about cervicitis and cervical erosion. Female friends must regularly participate in gynecological examinations, especially not ignore the role of cervical biopsy. Early detection and treatment are the fundamental ways to prevent cervical erosion and cervicitis.