What are the self-examination methods for Bartholinitis?

We need to understand Bartholinitis as early as possible. When this disease occurs, it will cause great pain to the patient, and the patient cannot walk normally, which seriously harms the patient's physical and mental health. So, what methods can be used to self-test Bartholinitis? It is mainly grasped through the symptoms of Bartholinitis. The following editor will show you in detail.

Symptoms of Bartholinitis:

1. Vulvar swelling and pain: The infection is mostly unilateral, with local swelling and pain in the acute phase. If an abscess is formed, the pain will worsen.

2. Fever: Fever is common, but chills are less common.

Signs of Bartholinitis:

1. Vulvar swelling and pain: The infection is mostly unilateral, with local swelling and pain in the acute phase. If an abscess is formed, the pain will worsen.

2. Fever: Fever is common, but chills are less common.

3. Swollen lymph nodes: If the inflammation persists or recurs, the inguinal lymph nodes may swell.

Gynecological examination:

A hard lump can be seen at the lower 1/3 of the labia majora on one side, which is obviously painful. When an abscess is formed, the lump may increase to the size of a chicken egg or a goose egg, and may be obviously painful and fluctuate. The surface skin becomes thinner, and may even rupture naturally and ooze out a large amount of pus. Vaginal examination with a speculum is often difficult and can be postponed depending on the condition.

Examination shows local skin redness, swelling, heat, and obvious tenderness. Sometimes systemic symptoms such as increased body temperature and increased white blood cell count may occur. If it is a gonorrhea infection, thin, light yellow pus may flow out of the local area when squeezing. When an abscess is formed, the pain intensifies and a sense of fluctuation can be felt. In severe cases, the diameter of the abscess can reach 5 to 6 cm. The patient has systemic symptoms such as fever, and the inguinal lymph nodes may enlarge to varying degrees.

The above is an introduction to the self-examination methods for Bartholinitis. I hope it will be helpful to you.