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How to treat large painful cyst-like bump on clitoris?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have a large, red, painful cyst-like bump on the left side of the clitoris. It hurts to walk, sit or stand. I have been doing a warm compress three a day and a hot shower once. It seems to be getting more painful. I cannot go to the doctor because of COVID-19. Please suggest.

Hi,

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From your history and pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I gather that it is vulvitis, which has got localized to a single point. Usually, infection starts in the vagina and later it gets localized. It forms a blister and over time it forms a pustular lesion (pus as in your picture).

Steps to solve this:

1. Avoid tight undergarments. No undergarments at night, so the area will be dry.

2. Abstinence until the infection resolves.

3. Have a course of antibiotics which will reduce infections and pain. Take tablet Azithromycin 500 mg two tablets after food, Fluconazole 150 mg after food, capsule Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid 625 mg twice daily for five days. Use pain killers with Serratiopeptidase.

4. Use vaginal wash, douches, and avoid any vaginal discharge soiling the area. Do not use any local antibiotic ointments, this will form antibioma.

To reduce the local edema and pain, you can apply little Glycerine and Magnesium sulfate ointment over the painful area. Then place a small gauze over it. This will immediately reduce the pain. Apply twice daily for three to five days.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I do not have access to any of these antibiotics. Is there anything I can get at a local pharmacy?

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

As a painkiller you can use tablet Chymoral forte or Lyser- D twice or thrice daily. Glycerin will be available in local stores or supermarket. It can be used for ulceration in the mouth. Magnesium sulfate will also be available in local stores. You can mix both at home and keep it ready. Dip a piece of gauze used for dressing a wound and apply it over the lesion. Pain and edema will resolve very soon. If those antibiotics are used, the lesion will resolve very soon. Do not try to break it open, infections will enter and make it more painful. If it breaks open on its own, just keep it clean.

Medically reviewed byDr. Vinodhini J.

Published At April 14, 2020
Reviewed AtMay 29, 2024

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