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What Is The Small Red Circle In My Swollen Vagina?
Question: Hello,
Two months ago I noticed something swollen in my vagina. I went to the gynecologist and he told me I had Bartolinitis, so I decided to have a surgery in the doctor's office that same day. I had some discharge after that but I went to work the second day. Then, I went back to the doctor's office and he told me I had to lay in bed. I stayed home for 5 days. I never had any pain and I don't have any discharge now. I have diabetes and I still have a small stitch (I think). It's a small round and red circle and I notice that my vagina is still swollen. The doctor told me that I should wait about 6 weeks. It has been 60 days and I don't think it's already healed. The doctor already gave me the release. Please, let me know if this happens because I have diabetes? I don't use insuline, only metformin 500 mg twice a day. Thank you
Brief Answer:
Can be due to inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The persistent swelling in the vagina even after the removal of the infected gland could be related to a local inflammation in the area. This can be related to diabetes also. You need to monitor your blood glucose levels regularly and see if these are well controlled. A persistent infection is not likely in the area since there is no pain or discharge.
You can take some anti inflammatory medicines Serratiopeptidase and do a hot fomentation in the area and see if these measures help.
If the swelling still persists it is best to consult your gynecologist for a physical examination.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you very much for your help. Please, how many times for the hot fomentation in the area?
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You can do a hot fomentation twice daily for 10 minutes each and see if there is any improvement in a week.
Hope my answer is helpful.
If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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