What are the characteristics of Bartholinitis?

Bartholinitis is a common disease among women, which often affects women's lives, so women should diagnose Bartholinitis in time. So, what are the symptoms and characteristics of Bartholinitis? The following editor will introduce to you what are the symptoms and characteristics of Bartholinitis. Let me introduce it to you below.

Bartholinitis is an inflammation of the Bartholin glands, which are located 1/3 deep below the labia majora on both sides, with a diameter of about 0.5-1.ocm, and their outlet ducts are about 15-2.ocm long. The gland opening is located on the inner side of the labia minora near the hymen. Under the stimulation of sexual intercourse, mucus is secreted for lubrication.

Symptoms of Bartholinitis

Redness, swelling, hard lumps, pain, burning sensation, and obvious tenderness are found in the posterior 1/3 of the labia majora. Urinary pain and difficulty walking may occur, and sometimes urination and defecation difficulties may occur. It is mostly unilateral but can occasionally be bilateral.

After that, the skin on the surface of the mass becomes thinner, and the surrounding tissue edema fluctuates and develops into an abscess. The size of the mass varies, mostly the size of an egg, and is often accompanied by enlarged inguinal lymph nodes. In severe cases, there may be systemic symptoms such as fever and headache. If not treated, the abscess may rupture on its own, and the pus will flow out, and the local pain will be relieved, the congestion and edema will be reduced, and the systemic symptoms will disappear.

When the pressure inside the abscess increases, the surface skin becomes thinner and the abscess ruptures on its own. If the rupture is large, it can drain on its own and the inflammation will subside quickly and heal. If the rupture is small, the pus cannot be completely drained and the disease may recur.

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.

To sum up, the above content describes what are the symptoms and characteristics of Bartholinitis? It can help people better diagnose Bartholinitis. Patients with Bartholinitis should also receive timely symptomatic treatment and maintain local hygiene.