Presentation
In this study we present 26 cases of chronic cervicitis managed with Nd-YAG laser with a success rate of 93%. We advice this method to block the development of cervical intraepithelial neoplasm. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] are present which may come from an early pre-malignant lesion) High Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion(HGSIL) (Some squamous cells are present which may come from an advanced pre-malignant lesion) Malignant cells are present. [thepremenstrualproblem.wordpress.com]
Entire Body System
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Chinese Herbal Drugs
Astragalus membranaceus, a Chinese herbal drug, was shown to be synergic to interferon therapy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Neurologic
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Hyperactivity
It was suggested that these cells were exfoliated from either basal cell hyperactivity or atypical reserve cell hyperplasia. The second group consisted of cells with scanty cytoplasm of bare nuclei and occurred in aggregates. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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Cervical Radiculopathy
1 Investigation of the effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound with high-resolution ultrasonographic cross-sectional area measurement of cervical nerve roots in patients with chronic cervical radiculopathy: a prospective, controlled, single-blind study [malacards.org]
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Radiculopathy
1 Investigation of the effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound with high-resolution ultrasonographic cross-sectional area measurement of cervical nerve roots in patients with chronic cervical radiculopathy: a prospective, controlled, single-blind study [malacards.org]
Urogenital
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Vaginal Discharge
Acute cervicitis is one of the symptoms of a chronic one and so is a very light vaginal discharge. Hurting during the urination or intercourse are also possible signs of a chronic one. [ic.steadyhealth.com]
It could cause light, almost unnoticeable vaginal discharge, discomfort and pain during urination, pain during intercourse, etc. [buzzle.com]
Other symptoms behave as the light and even inapparent vaginal discharge, accompanied with discomfort or painful urination as well as intercourse. [global.fuyanpills.com]
The most complaints were yellowish or bloody vaginal discharge, postcoital bleeding and spotting. The instrument utilized in this study was England Spenbry Co. TCC-10 and Tohitsu Co. 10-1 cryostat. [jstage.jst.go.jp]
In other women with signs and symptoms, the following may be seen: Swelling and redness of the cervix Ulceration Some women can have abnormal vaginal discharge Increased frequency of urination Itching in the genital area Pain during intercourse Pressure [dovemed.com]
Treatment
Initially, all 61 patients received one of 3 antibiotic treatments. The cure rate after initial antibiotic treatment was 65.6%. Nineteen patients required at least one further treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] for the treatment of cervical erosions and chronic cervicitis. ( 4723961 ) Miller J.F....Elstein M. 1973 33 The treatment of chronic cervicitis by cryosurgery. ( 4774823 ) O'Sullivan J.F. 1973 34 Cryocautery in the office treatment of chronic cervicitis [malacards.org]
The indications are surgical treatment. [en.medicine-power.com]
Prognosis
The prognosis of Chronic Cervicitis with adequate treatment is generally good. [dovemed.com]
Prognosis Mild chronic cervicitis usually responds to local therapy in 4-8 weeks; more severe chronic cervicitis may require 2-3 months of treatment. [generalhealthtopics.com]
Presentation Symptoms vaginal discharge pelvic pain erythematous cervical os Physical exam pain on palpation friability when obtaining sample for culture Evaluation DNA probe detects Chlamydia and N. gonorrhoeae Wet mount detects T. vaginalis Pap smear Prognosis [medbullets.com]
Prognosis Cervicitis will go away within a few days to a week after you start taking antibiotics. If you have pelvic inflammatory disease, it may take a few weeks to treat the infection completely. [2minutemedicine.com]
Due to its ability to spread throughout the peritoneal cavity and its poor response to chemotherapy and radiation therapy, adenoma malignum has a poor prognosis. [radiopaedia.org]
Etiology
OBJECTIVES: Chronic nongonococcal nonchlamydial cervicitis is a condition of unknown etiology. Data about treatment options are limited. Our goal was to review a single center's experience in managing women with chronic NGNCC. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Rosenberg SA (eds): AIDS: Etiology, Diagnosis. Treatment, and Prevention. الصفحة 190 - Nonspecific vaginitis. Diagnostic criteria and microbial and epidemiologic associations. Am J Med. الصفحة 193 - Henson D, Tarone R. [books.google.com]
Non-infectious etiology: Allergies to condoms, vaginal douches, contraceptive creams (spermicides), etc. [dovemed.com]
Chronic cervical infection is the most common cause of leukorrhea and a major etiologic factor in infertility, dyspareunia, abortion, and intrapartum infection. Chronic cervicitis may even predispose to cervical cancer. [generalhealthtopics.com]
[…] the loop electrosurgical excision procedure. ( 9050198 ) Hakverdi A.U....YilmaztA1rk A. 1997 25 Chronic cervical compressive myelopathy in horses: clinical correlations with spinal cord alterations. ( 1755784 ) Yovich J.V....Gould D.H. 1991 26 Viral etiology [malacards.org]
Epidemiology
Diagnostic criteria and microbial and epidemiologic associations. Am J Med. الصفحة 193 - Henson D, Tarone R. An epidemiologic study of cancer of the cervix, vagina, and vulva based on the Third National Cancer Survey in the United States. [books.google.com]
Epidemiology Incidence Cervicitis: most commonly due to infectious etiologies, including, but not limited to, the following: Chlamydia: 1,441,789 cases were reported to the CDC in 2014, 65% of reported cases occurring among 15- to 24-year-olds ( 2 ). [unboundmedicine.com]
Cytopathological Examination and Epidemiological Study of Cervicitis in Commercial Sex Workers (Csws) in Coal City (Enugu), Nigeria. Ethiopian Journal Of Health Sciences [serial online]. July 2015;25(3):225-230. [physio-pedia.com]
Lambe D.W.J. (1976) Epidemiologic characteristics of women infected with Corynebacterium vaginale (Haemophilus vaginalis). [link.springer.com]
Epidemiology Incidence Cervicitis: Cervicitis-specific data are not available. Based on CDC 2006 data: Chlamydia incidence: Total actual cases reported to CDC were 1 million. [tipsdiscover.com]
Pathophysiology
Present in 14–37% of outpatients ( 4 ) Etiology and Pathophysiology Cervicitis: Often, no specific etiology is identified. [unboundmedicine.com]
Welcome to PT 635 Pathophysiology of Complex Patient Problems This is a wiki created by and for the students in the School of Physical Therapy at Bellarmine University in Louisville KY. [physio-pedia.com]
Prevention
Chronic form of infection may necessitate tissue destruction to prevent the development of dysplasia and neoplasm. Various methods such as electrocautery, loop diathermy, cryotherapy or laser are used to destroy the inflamed area. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prevention The disease is easier to prevent than treat. [en.medicine-power.com]
Treatment, and Prevention. الصفحة 190 - Nonspecific vaginitis. Diagnostic criteria and microbial and epidemiologic associations. Am J Med. الصفحة 193 - Henson D, Tarone R. [books.google.com]
Chronic Cervicitis may be prevented by reducing the risk for developing acute cervicitis. [dovemed.com]