How to care for cervicitis in the elderly

For the elderly, there is a decline in all aspects, and their physical fitness and immunity are easily damaged. Among them is cervicitis, which has a great impact on patients. Especially for the elderly, since their physical constitution is not as good as that of adults, when they get cervicitis, it will cause great harm to their bodies. During treatment, it is very important to take care of the patient. So, how to take care of 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 care methods for cervicitis.

2. Stop applying cervical medication during menstruation and avoid sexual intercourse during the treatment period of cervicitis. Because after treating cervicitis, a layer of inflamed scab on the surface will fall off and new tissue will slowly grow out. During the tissue repair process, if sexual intercourse is performed, the new wound on the cervix will be worn out or 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 treating cervicitis, more iron-blooded or yellow watery secretions will be discharged from the vagina. Therefore, you can use cotton sanitary pads during the day and change them 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. One month after the operation. Within 2 months, go to the hospital for regular check-ups after the menstruation is over to understand the healing status of the wound.

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 timely and effective contraceptive measures 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. The editor here reminds everyone: Knowing more about the disease can help you detect and treat it early. At the same time, you should go to the hospital regularly for routine check-ups to detect diseases in time so that they can be treated.

It is very difficult for everyone to cure cervicitis. The above article introduces in detail how to care for cervicitis in the elderly. From the above, we know that the care methods can help treat cervicitis very well. Similarly, no matter what disease it is, early detection can help better treatment and restore a healthy and happy life as soon as possible.