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cervicitis
cer·vi·ci·tis C0216300 (sûr′vĭ-sī′tĭs)n. Inflammation of the cervix of the uterus.cervicitis (ˌsɜːvɪˈsaɪtɪs) n (Gynaecology & Obstetrics) inflammation of the neck of the uteruscer•vi•ci•tis (ˌsɜr vəˈsaɪ tɪs)
n. inflammation of the cervix. [1885–90] cervicitisInflammation of the cervix.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | cervicitis - inflammation of the uterine cervixinflammation, redness, rubor - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat |
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cervicitis[‚sər·və′sīd·əs] (medicine) Inflammation of the cervix uteri. Cervicitis (also trachelitis), inflammation of the neck, or cervix, of the uterus caused by the penetration of gonococci, staphylococci, streptococci, colon bacilli, or trichomonads from the vagina into the canal of the cervix. Cervicitis may be accompanied by other gynecological disorders, including vaginitis, metritis, and salpingo-oophoritis. The disease may be acute, subacute, or chronic. Acute cervicitis is manifested by mild pain in the lower part of the abdomen and lumbar region and by leukorrhea. There may be no subjective symptoms in the chronic stage. Leukorrhea may lead to cervical erosion. Discharges from the cervix are examined to identify the causative agent of the infection. Treatment varies with the cause and stage of the disease: rest, antibiotics, and sulfanilamides are prescribed for acute cervicitis, and physical therapy and other local treatments are used to treat chronic cervicitis. cervicitis
Cervicitis DefinitionCervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix.DescriptionCervicitis is a inflammation of the cervix (the opening into the uterus). This inflammation can be chronic and may or may not have an identified cause.Causes and symptomsThe most common cause of cervicitis is infection, either local or as a result of various sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. Cervicitis can also be caused by birth control devices such as a cervical cap or diaphragm, or chemical exposure. Other risk factors include multiple sexual partners or cervical trauma following birth. In postmenopausal women, cervicitis is sometimes related to a lack of estrogen.Although a woman may not notice any signs of infection, symptoms of cervicitis include the following:- persistent unusual vaginal discharge
- abnormal bleeding, either between periods or following sexual intercourse
- painful sexual intercourse
- vaginal pain
- frequent need to urinate
- burning or itching in the vaginal area
DiagnosisThe standard method of diagnosing cervicitis is through a pelvic examination or a Pap smear. During the pelvic exam, the physician usually swabs the affected area, and then sends the tissue sample to a laboratory. The laboratory tries to identify the specific organism responsible for causing the cervicitis. A biopsy to take a sample of tissue from the affected area is sometimes required in order to rule out cancer. Colposcopy, a procedure used to look at the cervix under a microscope, may also be used to rule out cancer.TreatmentThe first course of treatment for cervicitis is usually antibiotics. If these medicines do not cure the cervicitis, other treatment options include:- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
- cryotherapy
- electrocoagulation
- laser treatment
PrognosisCervicitis will usually be cured when the course of therapy is complete. Severe cases, however, may last for a few months, even after the therapy is complete. If the cervicitis was caused by a sexually transmitted disease, both partners should be treated with medication.PreventionPracticing safe sexual behavior, such as monogamy, is one way of lowering the prevalence of cervicitis. In addition, women who began sexual activity at a later age have been shown to have a lower incidence of cervicitis. Another recommendation is to use a latex condom consistently during intercourse. If the cervicitis is caused by any sexually transmitted disease, the patient is advised to notify all sexual partners.Key termsCryotherapy — Freezing the affected tissue.Electrocoagulation — Using electrical current to cauterize the affected tissue.LEEP — Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure.ResourcesBooksDambro, Mark R. The 5-Minute Clinical Consult. Baltimore: Williams and Wilkins, 2001.Mandell, Gerald L. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennet's Principles and Bractice of Infectious Diseases. Philadelphia: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.Tierney, Lawrence, et. al. Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment. Los Altos: Lange Medical Publications, 2001.PeriodicalsMalik, S. N., et. al. "Benign Cellular Changes in Pap Smears. Causes and Significance." Acta Cytologica January-February 2001: 5-8.OrganizationsAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 409 12th Street, SW P.O. Box 96920, Washington, DC 20090-6920. (202) 863-2518. http://www.acog.org.cervicitis [ser″vĭ-si´tis] inflammation of the cervix uteri.cer·vi·ci·tis (ser'vi-sī'tis), Inflammation of the mucous membrane, frequently involving also the deeper structures, of the cervix uteri. Synonym(s): trachelitiscervicitis (sûr′vĭ-sī′tĭs)n. Inflammation of the cervix of the uterus.cervicitis Cervical erosion Gynecology 1. A nonspecific inflammatory response to infection and non-infectious agents, characterized by hyperemia and a vascular pattern similar to punctation by colposcopy; unlike punctation, changes of cervicitis extend beyond the transformation zone. See Colposcopy. Cf Mucopurulent cervicitis.2. Inflammation of the cervix by N gonorrhoeae or Chlamydia trachomatis, which may spread to the fallopian tubes causing PID. See Cervicitis, Pelvic inflammatory disease.cer·vi·ci·tis (sĕr'vi-sī'tis) Inflammation of the mucous membrane, frequently involving also the deeper structures, of the cervix of the uterus.
Synonym(s): trachelitis. cervicitis Inflammation of the neck of the womb. Most cases are caused by sexually transmitted organisms, especially Chlamydia trachomatis , causing non-specific urethritis; the gonococcus, causing gonorrhoea; and herpes simplex virus, type II, causing venereal herpes.Patient discussion about cervicitisQ. How will my cervical muscu look like if am just few days prgenant like 12days How will my cervical mucus look like if am just few days pregnant because i have not seen my period for two days now.A. i read that cervical mucus changes when ovulation occurs, becoming more "fluid". raising the chances of getting pregnant. but i don't recall seeing anything about changes during pregnancy...maybe one of the women in the site can light that point. Q. I have hurt my cervical spine and shoulder in a rear end car crash in July. Why does it still hurt? A. Spine and back injuries are known to to be causing a lot of pain and discomfort and for a long period of time. You should try and do some mellow exercise and physiotherapy that might help you a lot. If the pain is unbarable, you should consult your doctor about using pain medications. Q. what does c4-5 mild central disk bulging impinging upon cervical cord without spinal stenosis or distortion of the cord . mild righ neural foraminal narrowing from uncovertebral joint hypertropy meanA. Well this basically means there is a very small narrowing of the cervical (your neck area) spinal canal (where the spinal cord is), however the narrowing does not cause any damage to the spinal cord, therefore probably does not cause any major symptoms involving the nerves. The c4-5 bulging part refers to the part in between the two cervical vertebras c4 and c5, in which the disc (a part in the spinal cord) is sliding a bit side-ways, but again, it does not seem to be causing any trouble. More discussions about cervicitiscervicitis
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