How to take care of cervicitis in the elderly? A complete list of nursing methods for cervicitis in the elderly

For the elderly, all aspects of their health have declined, and their physical fitness and immunity are easily damaged. Among them, cervicitis has a great impact on patients. Especially because the physical fitness of the elderly is not as good as that of adults, when they get cervicitis, it is even more harmful to the body. During treatment, it is very important to take care of the patient. So, how to care for cervicitis in the elderly?

Symptomatic care for cervicitis

1. Patients with cervicitis should develop good living habits, pay attention to rest, and avoid overwork. This is one of the nursing methods for cervicitis.

2. Stop applying medicine on the cervix during menstruation, and avoid sexual intercourse during the treatment of cervicitis. Because after the treatment of cervicitis, there is a layer of inflamed scab on the surface that will fall off, and new tissue will slowly grow out. During the process of tissue repair, if you have sex, the new wound surface of the cervix will be worn and even bleed, affecting the efficacy.

3. There is a certain relationship between cervicitis and cervical cancer, so cervicitis needs to be treated actively.

4. After the treatment of cervicitis, there will be more iron-blooded or yellow watery secretions discharged from the vagina. Therefore, cotton sanitary pads can be used during the day, and new pads need to be replaced frequently. The vulva should also be cleaned with clean water, once in the morning and once in the evening. These are all things that need to be paid attention to during the care of cervicitis.

5. Keep your outer clothes clean, change your underwear frequently, and make sure your underwear is soft and made of pure cotton or silk.

6. Avoid bathing, sexual intercourse and vaginal douching during the period when the wound has not yet completely healed (4 to 8 weeks after surgery).

7. Within 1 month or 2 months after the operation, go to the hospital for regular check-ups after the menstruation is over to check the wound healing status.

8. Chronic cervicitis has a long course and patients often lack self-confidence. You should patiently explain the condition to the patient so that he or she can build up confidence and actively cooperate with the treatment.

Daily care for cervicitis

1. Precautions for cervicitis include that those with short menstrual cycles or prolonged menstrual periods should be actively treated.

2. Pay attention to sexual hygiene, control sexual life appropriately, resolutely put an end to extramarital sex and avoid sexual intercourse during menstruation.

3. Have regular gynecological examinations to detect cervical inflammation and provide timely treatment.

4. Prevent instruments from damaging the cervix during delivery. If cervical laceration is found after delivery, it should be sutured promptly.

5. Take contraceptive measures in a timely and effective manner to reduce the incidence of artificial abortion and induced labor, so as to reduce the chance of artificial trauma and bacterial infection. This is also one of the precautions for cervicitis.

Cervicitis is particularly difficult to cure, so we must pay special attention to it in our daily lives. Following the above methods of care can help with treatment. Here we remind everyone: more knowledge about the disease can help early detection and early treatment. At the same time, you should also go to the hospital regularly for routine examinations to detect the disease in time so that you can treat the condition.

For everyone, cervicitis is difficult to cure. The above article gives you a very detailed description of how to care for cervicitis in the elderly. The care method described above can help treat cervicitis very well. Similarly, no matter what disease it is, early detection can better treat it and restore a healthy and happy life as soon as possible.