Question 1

how's cervicitis cured?

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Treat cause/depends.: It is very hard to say if this is cured, especially with the major causes of gonorrhea and chlamydia.  If these are the causes, treatment is with the appropriate antibiotics.  If the cause is not infectious, like an iud, removal should help.  If it's from allergic reaction to spermicides, etc. These should be avoided or tapered, or a different brand used.  Even with abx rx. This can persist.

Question 2

how is cervicitis detected?

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Testing: Cervicitis may be detected by culture or biopsy of the cervix.

Question 3

how can i treat cervicitis?

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Depends: Cervicitis can be acute or chronic, it can be due to infection by virus, fungus, bacteria, or nonspecific.  The treatment will depend on the cause of the cervicitis.  You need to have a gyn evaluation to guide the treatment.

Question 4

how is cervicitis diagnosed ?

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Physical exam: Pelvic exam is needed.

Question 5

what are cervicitis symptoms like?

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May be none: There may be no symptoms to discharge, spotting, bleeding after sex etc. You may consult this site for more info:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cervicitis/basics/symptoms/CON-20026738
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 6

what sort of disease is cervicitis?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Cervicitis simply means inflammation of the cervix.  This could be from yeast or from an std (bacterial or viral).  It would take cultures and/or a biopsy to know which.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of cervicitis?

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Discharge, spotting: Many cases of cervicitis cause no symptoms at all. When symptoms are present, the most common is increased vaginal discharge, and sometimes blood spotting, especially after sex. When caused by STDs like gonorrhea and chlamydia, there may be pain or discomfort on urination as well.

Question 8

how fast can i make my cervicitis go away?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: More important , you also may have been exposed to other pathogens, which can be devastating. It you do not have access to primary care or an urologist. Check into a public health clinic.

Question 9

if you have cervicitis would you be really sick?

Accepted Answer

No: It's very common and generally a non-problem. We report it as a finding in case the lady has symptoms or may be having trouble becoming a mother.

Question 10

what things make it more likely to get cervicitis?

Accepted Answer

Multiple things: Multiple sex partners, unclean dildoes, repeated vaginal infections, and poor vulvar hygiene all make cervicitis more likely.

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