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Is Trichloroacetic Acid Used During Colposcopy Harmful?
Question: I went in to see a new gynecologist. She was not in the building and I was given a PA to due my Pap smear and checkup. Long story short, she wanted to do a colposcopy because I tested positive for HPV but my pap was normal. She also had me get an ultrasound and everything was great. No polyps, no lining problems. She did the colposcopy and instead of using acedic acid she used trichloroacedicacid. I was burning. She proceeded to take a biopsy of my uterus. Told me to get dressed and she would be back. She did not call doctor. She burned my cervix vagina and labia. How long does this take to heal? I was not contacted until 3 days later
Brief Answer:
It will take 15-20 days
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
I understand your health issue and anxiety about it.
It takes about 15-20 days for the burnt area to re-epithelialised completely.
Till then there can be excessive watery discharge and and slight discomfort so don't be hassled because of these new symptoms as they are a part of healing process.
Keep taking the antibiotic and gel as advised as it will prevent superadded infection and hasten healing.
You can discuss the report anytime on this forum.
Regards
Dr Manisha
It will take 15-20 days
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
I understand your health issue and anxiety about it.
It takes about 15-20 days for the burnt area to re-epithelialised completely.
Till then there can be excessive watery discharge and and slight discomfort so don't be hassled because of these new symptoms as they are a part of healing process.
Keep taking the antibiotic and gel as advised as it will prevent superadded infection and hasten healing.
You can discuss the report anytime on this forum.
Regards
Dr Manisha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Will it heal with no permanent damage!The doctor saw me three days later and apologized that she was not called. She told me I had second degree burns and is being very kind about my care.
Brief Answer:
Follow up after 2 weeks will tell us the outcome
Detailed Answer:
Yes dear most likely if will heal fully and properly. I understand your agony about the issue but if all goes well nothing to worry. Go for a follow up visit after 2 weeks.
All the best.
Follow up after 2 weeks will tell us the outcome
Detailed Answer:
Yes dear most likely if will heal fully and properly. I understand your agony about the issue but if all goes well nothing to worry. Go for a follow up visit after 2 weeks.
All the best.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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