What tests are needed for Bartholinitis?

Bartholin's gland inflammation is a common gynecological disease in clinical practice. The Bartholin's glands are located at the back of the labia majora on both sides, and the gland duct opens on the inner side of the labia minora near the hymen. Due to the characteristics of the anatomical location, pathogens can easily penetrate and cause inflammation when the vulva is contaminated during sexual intercourse, childbirth or other situations. Bartholin's gland inflammation often occurs in the reproductive age, and rarely occurs in infants and postmenopausal women. So, what tests are needed for Bartholin's gland inflammation?

How to diagnose Bartholinitis clinically?

Experts say that symptoms of Bartholinitis include pain and swelling on one side of the vulva, often accompanied by chills, fever, and chills. The lower 1/3 of the labia majora is red, tender, and swollen. If an abscess forms, 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.

Experts say that in clinical diagnosis of Bartholinitis, it is generally not difficult to diagnose based on medical history, local appearance and digital examination. However, attention should also be paid to any abnormalities in the urethral opening and paraurethral glands.

Because Bartholinitis can cause severe pain in patients, vaginal speculum examination is no longer possible and can be temporarily avoided if not necessary. Generally, secretions from the Bartholin gland opening, urethral orifice, and paraurethral glands should be taken for smear examination to check for pathogens.

Since Bartholinitis can cause great harm to the patient's health, women should actively prevent and treat Bartholinitis in their daily lives. So how to prevent and treat Bartholinitis?

Experts say that Bartholinitis is mainly caused by bacterial infection of the Bartholin glands, which in turn causes poor drainage of the gland duct opening. Therefore, keeping the vulva clean is the main way to prevent infection. Pay attention to hygiene, change and wash underwear frequently, and keep the vulva clean and dry.

At the same time, it is strictly forbidden to scratch the local area or squeeze the abscess. During the onset period, drink plenty of water and avoid spicy food. Sexual intercourse is prohibited before recovery. Wash the vulva every day, do not wear nylon underwear, and seek timely treatment for vulvitis, which can prevent the occurrence of vestibular glanditis to a certain extent.

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.

If Bartholinitis is not cured in the early stage, other diseases may occur in the later stage. Patients must be careful. We need to pay attention to some health care matters in life to avoid fever and swollen lymph nodes. I hope women can understand this in their lives.