What is Bartholinitis?

Bartholinitis is a female disease. This disease is mainly caused by inflammation. It is very harmful to the patient and the patient will have obvious pain. Let's take a closer look at the common knowledge about Bartholinitis. The following is a detailed introduction for everyone.

1. What is Bartholinitis?

Bartholinitis is an inflammation of the Bartholin's glands, which are located in the lower third of the labia majora on both sides. Their diameter is about 0.5-1.0 cm, and their exit ducts are about 1.5-2.0 cm 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. Due to the special anatomical location, pathogens can easily invade and cause Bartholinitis.

2. Symptoms of Bartholinitis

1. Inflammation usually occurs on one side, with local swelling, pain, burning sensation and difficulty walking at the beginning.

2. Causes difficulty in urination and defecation for female friends.

3. Examination revealed local skin redness, swelling, fever and obvious tenderness.

4. If it is a Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection, thin, light yellow pus may flow out by squeezing the local area.

5. When the abscess is formed, a sense of fluctuation can be felt and the diameter of the abscess can reach 5-6cm. The patient may experience systemic symptoms such as fever.

6. When the pressure inside the abscess increases, the surface skin becomes thinner and the abscess ruptures naturally. If the hole is large, it can drain by itself, and the inflammation will subside quickly and heal. If the hole is small and the drainage is not smooth, the inflammation will persist and may recur acutely.

The above is all the information related to Bartholin's glanditis. For those who don't know about this disease, the above information can enrich their knowledge base. It is important to understand this disease and prevent it.