Dehradun: Women are often advised to take special care of hygiene. Because, a little carelessness can lead to infection and then cervical cancer. The second most common cancer among women in India is cervical. Due to lack of awareness, some symptoms are visible in its beginning itself. Many such patients also come to Doon Hospital in the capital Dehradun, in whom such symptoms are seen. By identifying it in its early stage, its treatment is possible.
Cervical cancer is a serious disease, in which a woman can even die. Cervical cancer occurs at the mouth of the uterus of women. Its main reason is human papillomavirus. This virus occurs in every woman who is sexually active.
Giving information to Local 18, Dr. Daulat Singh, HOD of Cancer Department of Doon Medical College, Government Hospital, Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, and oncologist, said that white and smelly discharge, bleeding and back pain in women are its common symptoms. Can happen. Therefore, you should keep getting your body checked from time to time.
Take special care of hygiene
Dr. Daulat Singh said that women should take special care of personal hygiene. Some women use cloth instead of sanitary pads during menstruation, which is wrong. By doing this the risk of infection increases. The risk increases for women who get married at a young age or have more children. To prevent this, girls aged 9 to 12 years are advised to get cervical vaccine. So that, she survives in future. The risk of this disease increases after the age of 40 to 45 years. After HPV infection, it takes about 15 years for cancer to develop. Meanwhile, the patient’s life can be saved by getting screening and treatment done in the early stages. Many types of cancer related patients come to the OPD of Cancer Department of Doon Hospital, among which women also come with symptoms of cervical cancer.