How to treat cervical inflammation

Cervical inflammation can be treated by keeping the area clean, using medication, physical therapy, surgery, and adjusting lifestyle. Cervical inflammation may be caused by pathogenic infection, mechanical injury, chemical stimulation, abnormal hormone levels, low immunity, etc. It is recommended that patients choose appropriate treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Keep the area clean

Patients need to wash their vulva with warm water every day and avoid using irritating lotions. Choose cotton underwear and wash it frequently, and replace sanitary napkins promptly during menstruation. It is prohibited to take baths or use public bathing facilities to reduce the risk of cross-infection of pathogens. The movements should be gentle when cleaning to avoid friction that aggravates cervical congestion and edema.

2. Use drug treatment

For bacterial cervicitis, antibiotics such as azithromycin tablets and doxycycline hydrochloride tablets can be used as directed by the doctor. Fungal infections require clotrimazole vaginal tablets or miconazole nitrate suppositories. For patients with mycoplasma infection, it is recommended to use Levofloxacin Hydrochloride Capsules combined with Gynecological Qianjin Capsules. In the acute stage, Baofukang Suppository can be used for local anti-inflammation, and for chronic inflammation, Kangfuyan Capsules can be used for conditioning.

3. Physical therapy

Microwave treatment promotes the absorption of inflammation through thermal effects and is suitable for patients with moderate erosion. Cryotherapy uses low temperature to cause necrosis and shedding of diseased tissue, and has a better effect on simple erosion. Laser treatment can accurately vaporize diseased tissue and is suitable for granular or papillary erosions. The treatment time is 3-7 days after menstruation. Sexual life and bathing are prohibited for 2 months after surgery.

4. Surgical treatment

Cervical conization is suitable for patients with refractory inflammation combined with high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia, and requires removal of part of the cervical tissue. LEEP knife surgery uses high-frequency radio waves to remove lesions, which has the characteristics of less bleeding and quick recovery. HPV and TCT need to be reviewed regularly after surgery to observe wound healing and cytological changes. Patients with severe cervical adhesions may require hysteroscopic adhesion separation.

5. Adjust your lifestyle

During treatment, avoid spicy food and supplement protein and vitamins appropriately. Make sure you drink enough water every day to promote the discharge of metabolic waste. Keep a regular schedule, don’t stay up late, and do moderate aerobic exercise every week. Use condoms to reduce the risk of sexual transmission and maintain a stable sexual partner. Excessive long-term stress will affect immunity, so you need to use meditation, music, etc. to relieve your emotions.

Patients with cervical inflammation should undergo gynecological examination and HPV screening every six months. If symptoms worsen or abnormal bleeding occurs in the acute phase, timely follow-up is required. During treatment, avoid swimming, sauna and other activities that may cause infection. You can eat yam, barley and other spleen-strengthening and dampness-boosting ingredients in moderation, and avoid eating seafood. Keep the vulva dry and breathable, and avoid increases in local temperature and humidity caused by sitting for long periods of time. Strictly follow the doctor's instructions to complete the entire course of treatment, and do not stop taking the medicine on your own to prevent the disease from lingering or developing drug resistance.