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What can be done for swollen labia with pain?

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Hello doctor,

I am a 25-year-old female with no children. My husband and I have been together for six years. We have no extra-marital affairs and I am 100 % sure of that. My right labia is swollen and is very painful to touch, even a slight breeze of air causes extreme pain. The pain is similar to a sunburn. It is painful enough to make me cry. The swelling starts from my right vulva next to my vaginal canal and goes all the way to my anus. The area with the worst pain is next to my perineum. This started as a painless lump in the size of a peanut that could be palpated from within my vagina with a finger but not visible externally. This was about a week ago. Now, it is huge and painful.

My labia is three times larger than its normal size and very red. There are no discharges, no foul smells, and it is not itchy. I am managing the pain with Clobetasol topical cream and Mefenamic Acid orally. The pain disappears instantly with the cream but I think it is also making the swelling bigger (steroid?). I am on my third day of Co-Amoxiclav 625 mg (twice a day every 12 hours) but I think this is what caused the swelling in the first place. Also, I tried to do a sitz bath and it only made the condition worse. Just a few hours ago, I had trouble breathing (allergy?). I have never been allergic to any medication before. Any impression or advice would be appreciated.
Answered by Dr. Suchada Chaiwechakarn

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Dr. Suchada Chaiwechakarn is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She is skilled in managing normal and high-risk pregnancies, performing cesarean and vaginal deliveries, and providing comprehensive antenatal and postnatal care. She is experienced in infertility evaluation and treatment, gynecological surgeries (both laparoscopic and open), management of menstrual disorders, menopause care, and family planning services. She also focuses on preventive women’s health care and patient education.

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Hi,

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From the symptoms you described, it sounded like you have developed Bartholin gland abscess. It is an occlusion of the Bartholin gland duct and that has turned to be an abscess. Steroid cream is not used for treatment. You need to finish the antibiotic and continue a warm sitz bath three times a day. The abscess will get soft and drain spontaneously. If you had this previously and have the abscess at the same location, it would be better to have a procedure called marsupialization. You can continue Motrin (Ibuprofen) for pain.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Divya Banu M
Published At August 23, 2019
Reviewed At January 16, 2024

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Dr. Suchada Chaiwechakarn is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She is skilled in managing normal and high-risk pregnancies, performing cesarean and vaginal deliveries, and providing comprehensive antenatal and postnatal care. She is experienced in infertility evaluation and treatment, gynecological surgeries (both laparoscopic and open), management of menstrual disorders, menopause care, and family planning services. She also focuses on preventive women’s health care and patient education.

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Dr. Divya Banu M is a dedicated Dental Surgeon with valuable clinical experience. She specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various diseases and conditions affecting the oral cavity. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she is committed to promoting oral health and enhancing smiles through quality dental care. Her areas of expertise include restorative dentistry, preventive dental care, and cosmetic dental procedures.

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Dr. Suchada Chaiwechakarn
Dr. Suchada Chaiwechakarn

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Suchada Chaiwechakarn is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She is skilled in managing normal and high-risk pregnancies, performing cesarean and vaginal deliveries, and providing comprehensive antenatal and postnatal care. She is experienced in infertility evaluation and treatment, gynecological surgeries (both laparoscopic and open), management of menstrual disorders, menopause care, and family planning services. She also focuses on preventive women’s health care and patient education.

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