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What Causes A Lump In The Vaginal Area?
I notices a nodule in the vaginal area. It is located between the external and internal labia on the left side. round, hard, pea-sized, not painful, no other symptoms. i have a gyne exam scheduled for tomorrow. Would like to find out more info about this prior to visit, but not sure what I m looking for. Please advise what I should be looking up for information prior to my visit. (I do have some medical knowledge based on my career in Clinical research) Thank you.
Fri, 23 Sep 2016
Hello,
I have gone through your query and understand your queries.
The symptoms you have mentioned will give two possibilities:
- The first one is the bartholin gland enlargement which is common and benign and decreases by its own if it is large then incision and drainage is needed.
- Second one is the lymph node enlargement which is common if you have some infection in genital area.
Hope this answers your query.
Regards,
Dr.Alekhya.
I have gone through your query and understand your queries.
The symptoms you have mentioned will give two possibilities:
- The first one is the bartholin gland enlargement which is common and benign and decreases by its own if it is large then incision and drainage is needed.
- Second one is the lymph node enlargement which is common if you have some infection in genital area.
Hope this answers your query.
Regards,
Dr.Alekhya.
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I have read your description and understand your concern.
What problem you could be having inside vagina could be due to presence of 'Bartholin's cyst'.
Kindly do the following to overcome it.
1. Clean the area with mild antiseptic solution like Povidine-iodine solution twice daily.
2. Take antiinflammatory analgesic medication like Ibuprofen after food.
3. Take a course of antibiotics containing Amoxacillin and Clavulenic acid.
4. Take warm Sitz bath twice daily.
5. Abstain from sexual activities till the lesions heal completely.
It should subside by doing above measures by 3 to 5 days.
In case the cyst recurs or does not subside, you may have to undergo a procedure called 'marsupialization'. Kindly consult Gynecologist for evaluation and management.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I have read your description and understand your concern.
What problem you could be having inside vagina could be due to presence of 'Bartholin's cyst'.
Kindly do the following to overcome it.
1. Clean the area with mild antiseptic solution like Povidine-iodine solution twice daily.
2. Take antiinflammatory analgesic medication like Ibuprofen after food.
3. Take a course of antibiotics containing Amoxacillin and Clavulenic acid.
4. Take warm Sitz bath twice daily.
5. Abstain from sexual activities till the lesions heal completely.
It should subside by doing above measures by 3 to 5 days.
In case the cyst recurs or does not subside, you may have to undergo a procedure called 'marsupialization'. Kindly consult Gynecologist for evaluation and management.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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