What to do if you have Bartholinitis

What should I do if I get Bartholinitis in the late pregnancy? Bartholinitis is an uncommon gynecological disease, so what are the symptoms and treatment of Bartholinitis and cysts? This must be a question that everyone is very concerned about, so today our editor will give you a brief introduction to your questions!

The Bartholin's glands are located below the labia majora on both sides, and the gland ducts open to the inner side of the labia minora near the hymen. When the vulva is contaminated during sexual intercourse, childbirth or other situations, pathogens can easily invade and cause inflammation. The gland duct openings are often blocked due to swelling or coagulation of exudates, and pus cannot flow out, accumulating to form Bartholin's gland abscesses. This disease often occurs in women of childbearing age, and is mostly a mixed bacterial infection. Gonorrhea is also a pathogen that causes this disease. Antibiotics are mainly used for treatment. After the abscess is formed, it is incised and drained, and the treatment effect is good.

Symptoms:

1. Pain and swelling on one side of the vulva, often accompanied by chills, fever and shivering.

2. The lower 1/3 of the labia majora is locally red, painful, and swollen. If an abscess is formed, an egg-sized lump can be seen, with a sense of fluctuation and can rupture on its own. The lymph nodes in the corresponding area are swollen.

Diagnosis is based on:

1. One side of the vulva is red, swollen and painful. When an abscess forms, the pain is severe and may be accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever.

2. There is redness and swelling below the labia majora on one side, with a tender lump. After an abscess is formed, there is a local feeling of fluctuation.

Treatment principles:

1. For acute inflammation, rest in bed and receive antibiotic treatment;

2. Local hot compress or sitz bath;

3. After the abscess is formed, incision and drainage are performed, and ostomy is performed.

Efficacy evaluation:

1. Cure: Symptoms and signs disappear and the incision heals.

2. Improvement: Symptoms and signs improve.

3. Not cured: There is no change in symptoms and signs.

Pro Tip:

The disease is mainly caused by bacterial contamination of the vulva, which causes inflammation of the Bartholin's glands. Therefore, the key to preventing this disease is to pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva and eliminate all factors of infection. Early diagnosis and early treatment are advocated to avoid the pain of incision and drainage after the formation of abscesses.