What is the severity of cervicitis?

Severe cervicitis may develop into chronic cervicitis, cervical erosion or cervical cancer, which requires prompt medical treatment. Treatments include medication, physical therapy and surgery, depending on the severity of the condition.

1. Drug treatment: Antibiotics such as azithromycin and doxycycline are used for bacterial infections, antifungal drugs such as fluconazole are used for fungal infections, and antiviral drugs such as acyclovir are used for viral infections. These drugs can effectively control inflammation and relieve symptoms.

2. Physical therapy: Laser therapy destroys diseased tissue through high-energy beams, cryotherapy freezes diseased tissue at low temperatures, and electrocautery burns diseased tissue through electric current. These methods are suitable for mild to moderate cervicitis and can effectively remove diseased tissue and promote healing.

3. Surgical treatment: Cervical conization is used to remove diseased tissues, hysterectomy is used for severe cases, and cervical cerclage is used to prevent cervical relaxation. Surgical treatment is suitable for severe cervicitis or precancerous lesions, which can completely remove lesions and prevent the disease from worsening.

The severity of cervicitis is related to many factors, including the type of infection, immune status and lifestyle. Preventive measures include regular gynecological examinations, maintaining personal hygiene, and avoiding unclean sexual behavior. Early detection and treatment are the key to preventing cervicitis from worsening. Patients should actively cooperate with doctors for treatment and have regular checkups to ensure that the condition is effectively controlled.