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What Causes A Painful Lump Around The Vagina?

Hi, I have a hard lump in between the opening of my vagina and anus (perineum area). I don t feel any pain, rather said only discomfort when I touch it. What should I do? I ve been struggling with hemorrhoids for quite some time now (internal and external) but as the time passes, they go away by themselves. Could this be a hemorrhoid again? I ve never been to the doctor, because I m only 16,and I m embarrassed. I really don t know what to do. Thank you.
Thu, 22 Nov 2018
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Hello,

For this, there are few causes and the most common is Bartholin's Cyst which Is located midway of the labia, and protrudes into the vagina and may cause discomfort during sexual intercourse.

Bartholin's cyst is formed when a Bartholin's gland is blocked, causing a fluid-filled cyst to develop.

Bartholin's cyst is not an infection, although it can be caused by an infection, inflammation, or physical blockage (mucus or other impediment) to the Bartholin's ducts (tubes which lead from the glands to the vulva).

Second, Infected hair follicle may form small absess, which can cause a small swelling, but it is associated with redness and throbbing pain.

Proper diagnosis requires a proper physical examination of the swelling in question.

You might consult a gynaecologist who can examine and then decide on the appropriate treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes A Painful Lump Around The Vagina?

Hello, For this, there are few causes and the most common is Bartholin s Cyst which Is located midway of the labia, and protrudes into the vagina and may cause discomfort during sexual intercourse. Bartholin s cyst is formed when a Bartholin s gland is blocked, causing a fluid-filled cyst to develop. Bartholin s cyst is not an infection, although it can be caused by an infection, inflammation, or physical blockage (mucus or other impediment) to the Bartholin s ducts (tubes which lead from the glands to the vulva). Second, Infected hair follicle may form small absess, which can cause a small swelling, but it is associated with redness and throbbing pain. Proper diagnosis requires a proper physical examination of the swelling in question. You might consult a gynaecologist who can examine and then decide on the appropriate treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon