What are the early symptoms of cervical cancer?

The early symptoms of cervical cancer mainly include contact bleeding, abnormal vaginal discharge, abnormal menstruation, lumbosacral pain, frequent urination and urgency, and other discomforts. Cervical cancer is often caused by factors such as high-risk human papillomavirus infection, multiple sexual partners, smoking, a weakened immune system, and long-term oral contraceptive use.

1. Contact bleeding

Contact bleeding refers to a small amount of vaginal bleeding after intercourse or gynecological examination. The blood may be bright red or dark brown. The initial bleeding is small and can stop on its own, so it can easily be mistaken for irregular menstruation. This symptom is related to tumor invasion of cervical blood vessels and needs to be confirmed by colposcopy biopsy. Baofukang suppository, recombinant human interferon α2b vaginal effervescent tablets and other drugs are commonly used in clinical practice for local treatment.

2. Abnormal vaginal discharge

The vaginal discharge is thin and watery or rice-like liquid, which may have a fishy smell and may be mixed with blood in the later stage. The amount of fluid discharge will gradually increase as the disease progresses, which is related to the necrosis and shedding of cancer tissue. It is recommended to conduct cervical cytology examination and human papillomavirus testing. After diagnosis, chemotherapy drugs such as cisplatin injection and paclitaxel injection can be used in combination.

3. Abnormal menstruation

It manifests as prolonged menstrual period, increased menstrual flow or non-menstrual bleeding, which is related to the tumor affecting the normal shedding of the endometrium. Some patients mistakenly believe that they have endocrine disorders and delay seeking medical treatment. Other gynecological diseases need to be ruled out through pelvic ultrasound and diagnostic dilation and curettage. The treatment plan may include Tiaomeng Huoxue Capsules, Dan'e Fukang Decoction and other Chinese patent medicines.

4. Lumbosacral pain

When the tumor infiltrates into the parametrial tissue, persistent dull pain in the lumbosacral region may occur, which may worsen at night. Pain may radiate to the lower limbs, indicating that the disease is no longer in its early stages. Imaging examination can assess the scope of the lesion, and treatment requires analgesic drugs such as tramadol hydrochloride sustained-release tablets and lofencodeine tablets.

5. Frequent urination and urgent urination

Tumors that compress the bladder or invade nerves can cause abnormal urination, which may be accompanied by painful urination or hematuria. It needs to be differentiated from urinary system infection, and cystoscopy can clarify the cause. For this symptom, drugs that improve bladder function can be used, such as solifenacin succinate tablets and flavoxate hydrochloride tablets.

Sexually active women should undergo regular cervical cancer screening, including human papillomavirus testing and cervical cytology. Staying with a single sex partner and getting vaccinated against human papillomavirus can help prevent infection. In daily life, you need to pay attention to perineal cleaning and avoid using irritating lotions. If you have abnormal symptoms, you should go to the gynecology or oncology department in time.