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What Causes A Lump On The Labia Majora?

Posted on Fri, 17 Jul 2015

Question: Hi. I am 37 years old. On Monday afternoon I notice a small bump on my right labia majora, it was bothering me as it was paining. As I shaved myself the same morning, I thought it could be related. However on Tuesday night, the bump has become 4 times bigger making my labia majora swollen and even more painful. On Wednesday it has not increase but now a same type of small bump was on the left labia majora, it is also painful and both are hard to the touch and very painful with burning sensation when I walk or touch them. For your info I have also been have itchy vagina and whitish discharge. Grateful u can advise what it is and how to get rid of them.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be infection of bartholin gland

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Lump on the labia majora which is increasing in size and is painful is most likely to be a bartholin gland cyst or abscess. It can get infected when there is associated vaginal infection. It is very painful, and needs to be treated surgically by cyst drainage and everting the cyst wall.
It will be more helpful to make a definitive diagnosis if you can attach the photograph of the lesion, if possible.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back to me with the information, if feasible.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Thank u dr. Please advise how I can send u a picture of the lesion. Thank u

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload report bar

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, thanks for responding. You can upload the photograph by clicking the upload reports bar on your health care magic page
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (35 minutes later)

Hi dr, here are 2 pictures, grateful if you can pleass confirm your diagnosis. Thank u

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
most probably bartholin gland abscess

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, thanks for responding. The lesions seem to be bartholin gland cyst or abscess.
I would suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined, investigated and treated accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (4 minutes later)

Thank you for your answer. I already took appoinment with my Gynae but unfortunately he can see me only on Monday afternoon. Can u suggest something I can take to relieve the pain till then? Thank u

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need some information

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, please tell me whether the swelling has increased in size since our conversation started about6 hours ago, whether you have fever or any problem in passing urine?
Please do get back to me with the information, if feasible.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (33 minutes later)

My temperature is normal, actusl 36.3, no problem passing urine. The swelling on the right libia majora did not seem to have increase- its more in length 5 cm approx x 3 cm. however the small bump that cane on the left one, who was the size of a pea, has gone bigger now its like 4 peas together and this one is more round.
Thank u dr for your concern.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
can take anti inflammatory drugs

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, you can take anti inflammatory pain killers like ibuprofen 2-3 times a day to reduce the pain. However, swelling will not decrease with this drug.Try to wear cotton underwears to avoid further irritation and can put warm compresses for pain relief.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (9 hours later)

Helo dr. Grateful if you can let me know if i can have ubeprofen even if i take anti depressant - citalopam 20 mg

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, yes you can take ibuprofen with anti depressant citalopram.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (23 hours later)

Dear dr, the right bump pop- blood and pus coming out. What should i do please. Its super aching ubeprofen dont really relief the pain. Thank u for telling me what i should do, till i see my gynae on momday afternoon. Thank u

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
pain killer and antibiotic ointment

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, it can be rupture of the vulval carbuncle or bartholin gland abscess since pus has come out. You should take pain killer containing diclofenac and serratiopeptidase at least three times a day, and should apply some antibiotic ointment on it. Moreover, if feasible, contact your OBGYN specialist for proper examination and treatment.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar