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What Causes Pain And Redness In The Vaginal Area?

Posted on Mon, 7 Aug 2017

Question: a woman has extreme pain response to palpation of vaginal opening, edema, redness, and mass detected on right side. Spontaneous foul-smelling, dark yellow discharge with palpation over Bartholin's glands. VS: BP 110/80, HR 80, RR 16, Temp 98.8. Sexual history: with a guy but not exclusive, she and the guy sees other people. What is a possible diagnosis? Differential diagnosis?

Answered by Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mostly Bartholin abscess. Rule out other STDs.

Detailed Answer:
Hi there, I have understood your concern and and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.

As per your description, the condition looks like Bartholin gland abscess.
Pain, sweilling,foul smell discharge - all are suggesting infection in the Bartholin gland.

As treating doctor,I would have suggested a week long course of broad spectrum antibiotic, Amoxycillin and clavulinic acid combination.And suitable pain killer.
Also get basic hemogram,urine routine examination and tests for STDs.

Also, it is important to have good sex counseling and measures to prevent STDs.

I hope this answer helps you.
Thanks.
Dr. Purushottam Neurgankar

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar (19 minutes later)

Thank you this information is a great help.

Answered by Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks.

Detailed Answer:
Hi there, thanks for appreciating the the answer and reverting back.

please feel free to communicate with me again in the future.

Thanks.
Dr. Purushottam Neurgankar

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana