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What causes bartholin gland to swell

Hi doctor, I am married and having 1year baby. I have been having bartholin cyst from last 4years , pus starts accumulating every day.. My gynecologist told they will remove bartholin cyst as it is reoccurring every day but if I apply t bact ointment daily, pus will not accumulate and will be fine that day. If I didn't apply ointment,it swells and

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I had bartholin gland cyst.shall I give breastmilk for my 5 months baby.please tell me how to cure bartholin cyst?

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Yes. You should continue breastfeeding. In case of abscess you need antibiotics. Cyst need surgical procedure to remove it. ... Read More

She has been suffering from enlarged Bartholin glands - it happened once and it got treated with antibiotics but then the doctor said if it repeats again it has to be removed - now that it has come again, just wanted to know how much it cost and any issues with the surgery.. like is it a minor one or a major one?

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Its very minor surgery. The cost is different in different hospitals. ... Read More

Hello could you help me find a treatment for bartholin gland lumps? Is biogesic tablet could help?

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Madam if u r having fever also then it is better to drain them under antibiotic coverage. ... Read More

My wife has been facing bartholin gland cyst from last 1 year, this is the 3rd time she is facing this prblm.

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Get the bartholin gland marsupalized from ur gynaecologist ... Read More

I’m a 23 , female, 3 days back I got a bartholin gland cyst which has now swelled and has covered half of the lip of vagina. It’s the third time I’m having this . It is very painful as I’m unable to walk and sit. I’m taking sitz bath for 3 to 4 times a day. Please mam suggest me some medicine which will help me to get rid of this.

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It will need a small surgery to for permanent treatment. ... Read More

I had a bartholin gland excision about 9 weeks ago. I had sex about a week ago which was sore and since then have had bleeding - no pain after initial soreness. Is this normal? It is like the beginning of a period but i am not due to start for about 2 weeks.

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We need to look into Ur reports and ur operative notes to advise you on this . ... Read More

Hi, I had bartholin gland abscess two years back and have ruptured by itself after a severe pain. Now it's recurred. On doctor's prescription, I'm taking Lyser D and augmentin 625. Even after three days of medicine, the lump is still there and may be growing. Will it break by itself or will it get suppressed because of these medicines. Please comme

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Bartholin cyst that too infected.....one and only treatment is surgical excision of the cyst completely with marsupialization ( that means keeping the inner surface of the cyst open during surgery, wh ... Read More

I have a recurring problem of abscess in bartholin glands for which I was taking allopathic medication but it kept coming back so I switched to homeopathy and currently taking hepar sulphur 30 (4 times a day except sunday) and thuja 1m(1 time on Sunday). Want to be sure if this will be able to stop my recurring boils?

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There's excellent homoeopathic medicine for bartholin gland abscess. You will get permanent cure with homoeopathic medicine. Recently I had cure many similar cases. Need more details for proper tre ... Read More

I have a history of cysts on my ovaries and in my breasts. About 3 years ago I found 2 lima bean sized cysts in upper vulvar/ labia majora region on either side of clitoris. They're soft, movable, and palpable but not visible. Usually there is no pain unless I go biking they get sore. I can't find much info on this and based on my research there ar

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This would probably be due to sebacious glands.. ... Read More

Dealing with reoccurring bartholin cyst. Marsupialization also didn't worked. Please let me know best surgeons for gland excision.

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Hello Dr. I have daigonised a Bartholin Cyst and prescribed some Antibiotics and Pain killer drugs. Is there any home remedies for Bartholin Cyst? And the this type of Cyst will cause any problems?

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What does swell in pituitary gland mean. Is that worrisome? Can it be treated easily. What are the causes of the same.

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Depends. Also is it active? Book online for further information ... Read More

I had calculus in the right side urethra and started procedure to remove by laparoscopic. Later i started feeling pain in the back again doctor asked me to take usg kub. Results says right ureteric is weak and left kidney has 4 mm calculus. But new problem is swelling in the vaginal inside. Consulted a doctor and she told it's bartholin cyst. It re

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Best decision can be given after clinical examination only. If mild infection is there then antibiotics and analgesic medication can be tried . And if infection is much then surgery will best option f ... Read More

I have previously encountered bartholin cyst in the month of February 2021,but it automatically went away, with warm bath treatment. But again on 7th of may 2021,at the onset of my periods the very next day, I felt something painful and to my surprise it was again the bartholin cyst. Size is smaller than pea shape, doesn't pain, I can see some yell

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I feel severe pain as in normal,after taking some Antibiotics and Painkillers I feel relieved again after some time the pain occurs. Consulted Doctor and remark it as Bartholin abscess. How is the remedial effective treatment without any surgery Please Suggest

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Can Bartholin cyst cause sudden sharp pain? The pain almost feels like what you experience with open nerve endings. Starts near the Bartholin gland and suddenly runs up from the back till the shoulder. Or could Bartholin cyst be a wrong diagnosis and the underlying problem is something else?

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Bartholin pain cannot go to shoulder ... Read More

I have bartholin cysts, on and off from july 2019 onwards, observations No pain ,no redness its along with skin colour. What should I do get it dissolved completely. Self care or any antibiotic Is it okay to be with this from July month onwards? Have checked with doc in the month of august she said gland infection and will get dissolved on it's

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Hello The bartholins cyst tends to persist... The most important thing is to prevent any infection in the cyst leading to abscess... So a good hygiene needs to be maintained ... Read More

Hello, I used Menstrual Cup for the first time last month for my periods. I also have experienced Bartholin Cyst 2 years back,which I got drained out then. Since then I didn't have any issue. I am a married woman and after using mentural cup I kinda feel the same discomfort I had while I was having bartholin cyst. Can menstrual cup causes Barthol

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Menstrual cup cannot cause cyst. Have an examination to make sure it is bartholins cyst. ... Read More

Had a Bartholin Gland Cyst begin to hurt about an week and a half ago - gyno prescribed Antibiotics- and it burst and drained while I was asleep on its own Thursday night! Question is - now what? There is no more pain and swelling is gone, but there is still a much smaller lump, do I need to do anything to make sure that it’s completely drained? An

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Bartholin cyst should be see by a gynaecologist and drained if pus is there ... Read More

Hi m fiancee had severe pain in her vagina 10-15 days after the intercourse her gyncologist said she is having 'BARTHOLIN GLAND CYST' and wrote a CBC test for her. although we used protection bt we both r afraid are there any relation of STD with the cyst n did it happen coz of sex aur its coz she always had flow issues during her menstural period.

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This s not a sexually transmitted disease..it cn occur in sexually inactive people also.. Try a course of antibiotics for the time being.. But eventually it has to be operated only.. ... Read More

Hello there, I have been suffering from a very stubborn bartholin cyst. It seems as if it maybe be 4cm long and 2cm wide and I have already had it drained and marsupialized and nothing works. I don't want to go to the extentire of having g the entire gland extracted. I have been researching and studying natural methods that will cure and prevent it

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Hi.. Excision of the cyst will do you good. Lower chance of recurrence. Don't worry about removal of the cyst, for all you know it might be your happy cure! And I am not sure your sex drive is causing ... Read More

The gland is swollen with white discharge coming out. Labia minora on one side is swollen and pain is also being felt

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Hi. Meet once so that local examination can be done. It looks like bartholin gland infection.. if its small then can be treated by medicine. If big one then may need marsupilisation. ... Read More

I had properly protected sex march 19th with someone who was hiv positive but has an undetectable load and recently got their vitals checked to ensure to be undetectable. He had blood in the crease of his butt that may/or may not have touched my tongue i never tasted blood or saw in my mouth or on lips. Two days later my glands in my groin became t

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Please consult urologist online or near you for proper diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

Hello, I was diagnosed with Chlamydia and bartholin gland cyst a year ago. I was successfully treated for chlamydia first and was chlamydia free. A few months later I had the bartholin gland cyst cut opened and drained and treatment was successful as well. I have no been tested again for chlamydia but i took a urine analysis a few days ago for a jo

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Hi, chances can be anything, get urine culture done to clear the doubt. U can consult me online if you have any further doubts. ... Read More

I have noticed my salivary gland swell(for about 2 weeks now) after I had sever cold for 2 weeks, the swell keeps changing the size. It's usually bigger when I wake up in the morning and it also swells when i have spicy food. The antibiotics are did reduce my swell but it still feels like a lump. Upon sonogrphy results the radiologist suggeste

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You have to be more specific regarding salivary gland because we have three pairs of them in our body. Consult nearby ENT specialist for more help ... Read More

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