What are the symptoms of cervicitis?
The following are the most common symptoms of cervicitis. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include the following: • purulent discharge (containing pus) • pelvic pain • backache • urinary problems Since infections within the vagina are easily passed to the cervix, where the infecting organism is harbored, the tissue of the cervix can become inflamed and/or form a cervical erosion, or open sore. One early sign of this is a pus-like vaginal discharge. In addition, as the cervical erosion worsens, cervical ulceration may develop. The symptoms of cervicitis may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.
