What tests can detect Bartholinitis?

There are many factors that trigger Bartholinitis, but the most important factor is bacterial infection. Common symptoms after the disease are increased vaginal discharge, yellow vaginal discharge, odor, and vulvar itching. So, what tests can be used to detect Bartholinitis?

The examination for Bartholinitis includes:

1. Routine examination: Generally, you need to ask about the medical history, the amount and characteristics of the excrement, and whether there are any special reasons. For elderly patients, pay attention to whether they have a history of diabetes, and for young people, pay attention to whether they have pinworms. Pay attention to understand the patient's hygiene habits. Check whether the excrement has any special contamination, such as mold, trichomonas, amoeba, etc.

2. Vulvar 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.

3. Vaginal lining: Since Bartholinitis can cause severe pain in patients, vaginal speculum examination is not possible and can be temporarily avoided if not necessary. Generally, secretions from the Bartholin gland opening, urethral opening, and paraurethral glands should be taken for smear examination to check for pathogens.

4. Vaginal examination: Check whether the vaginal mucosa is smooth, whether the texture is normal, whether there are bleeding spots, and whether the nature and smell of vaginal excrement are normal. Normal vaginal washing should use a separate basin to clean personal underwear, and the patient's underwear and hair should be kept away from transmission.

5. Laboratory examination:

Secretion smear and bacterial culture examination: generally, secretions are taken from the opening of the Bartholin's glands, the urethral orifice, and the paraurethral glands for smear examination to identify the pathogens; or bacterial culture and drug sensitivity test can be performed directly.

Bartholinitis is very harmful. It is caused by insufficient cleaning of the vulva by women. Women must pay attention to hygiene, especially washing the vulva frequently to reduce the chance of illness. If you are sick, you must treat it in time.