What are the symptoms of cervical cysts?
Jan 24, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Lu
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, cervical cysts may present symptoms such as abnormal vaginal discharge, lower abdominal pain or discomfort, lumbosacral pain, contact bleeding, and menstrual irregularities. If you have any concerns, timely medical consultation is recommended. Patients with cervical cysts should primarily consume bland, easily digestible foods, and avoid spicy, greasy, or irritating foods, such as fried chicken and grilled meat. Smoking and alcohol consumption should also be avoided.
Generally, cervical cysts may present symptoms such as abnormal vaginal discharge, lower abdominal pain or discomfort, lumbosacral pain, menstrual irregularities, frequent or urgent urination. If you have concerns, timely medical consultation is recommended. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
Patients with cervical cysts often experience abnormal vaginal discharge. The cyst may irritate the cervix and surrounding tissues, increasing secretion from cervical glands. The characteristics of vaginal discharge may also change, becoming mucoid or purulent. If the cyst is accompanied by infection, the discharge may have an unpleasant odor and appear yellowish or greenish due to local pathogen proliferation causing an inflammatory response that alters the composition of the discharge.
2. Lower Abdominal Pain or Discomfort
Patients with cervical cysts may experience sensations of pressure, dull pain, or discomfort in the lower abdomen. These symptoms may result from the cyst pressing on surrounding tissues or inflammatory irritation of local sympathetic nerves and may worsen after physical exertion or sexual intercourse.
3. Lumbosacral Pain
When cervical cysts are large or accompanied by significant inflammation, aching or pressure in the lumbosacral region may occur. This is because the inflammation may involve nerve tissues within the pelvis, resulting in referred pain.
4. Menstrual Irregularities
Cervical cysts may cause irregular menstrual cycles, increased or decreased menstrual flow, and prolonged or shortened menstrual periods. These symptoms may occur because the cyst affects the normal function of the cervix, thereby influencing the shedding and repair process of the endometrium.
5. Frequent or Urgent Urination
If the cervical cyst is large in size, it may compress surrounding organs such as the bladder, causing a relatively reduced bladder capacity or bladder irritation, leading to symptoms such as frequent or urgent urination.
Patients with cervical cysts should primarily consume bland, easily digestible foods and avoid spicy, greasy, or irritating foods such as fried chicken and grilled meat. Smoking and alcohol consumption should also be avoided.
