What is the difference between cervicitis and cervical erosion?

What is the difference between cervicitis and cervical erosion?

Cervical erosion clinically refers to cervical columnar epithelial ectopia. Cervicitis and cervical columnar epithelial ectopia generally have different definitions, different causes, different symptoms, etc.

1. Different definitions: Cervicitis usually refers to inflammation of the cervix, and cervical columnar epithelium ectopia usually refers to the movement of the columnar epithelium in the endocervical canal to the outside of the endocervical canal, which is a common physiological phenomenon.

2. Different causes: The causes of cervicitis are usually related to pathogen infection, vaginal flora disorder, hormone disorder and other factors, while cervical epithelial ectopy is usually related to changes in estrogen levels.

3. Different symptoms: The clinical symptoms of cervicitis are mainly manifested as increased vaginal discharge, contact bleeding, menstrual bleeding, itching, pain, etc., and are also accompanied by lower back and abdominal pain. The clinical symptoms of cervical epithelial ectopy are mainly manifested as increased and abnormal vaginal discharge, contact bleeding, etc., and will not cause menstrual bleeding.

In addition to the above differences, there are also different treatments. Cervicitis can be treated with drugs such as azithromycin capsules, roxithromycin capsules, and doxycycline hydrochloride tablets under the guidance of a doctor, while cervical columnar epithelial ectopy is usually treated with electrocautery, cryotherapy, laser therapy, etc. Regardless of the disease, you should seek medical attention in a timely manner.