How to diagnose Bartholinitis

Bartholinitis is a disease that troubles many female friends. When this disease occurs, it will also cause pain in the patient's labia, which directly and seriously affects the patient's life. Usually, everyone needs to pay attention to the symptoms of this disease to avoid burning of the vulva and grow up as soon as possible. What are the common examination and diagnosis methods for Bartholinitis?

How to diagnose Bartholinitis clinically?

Experts say that symptoms of Bartholinitis include pain and swelling on one side of the vulva, often accompanied by chills, fever, and chills. The lower 1/3 of the labia majora is red, tender, and swollen. If an abscess forms, an egg-sized lump can be seen, with a sense of fluctuation and can rupture on its own. The lymph nodes in the corresponding area are swollen.

Experts say that in clinical diagnosis of Bartholinitis, it is generally not difficult to diagnose based on medical history, local appearance and digital examination. However, attention should also be paid to any abnormalities in the urethral opening and paraurethral glands.

Because Bartholinitis can cause severe pain in patients, vaginal speculum examination is no longer possible and can be temporarily avoided if not necessary. Generally, secretions from the Bartholin gland opening, urethral orifice, and paraurethral glands should be taken for smear examination to check for pathogens.

Signs of Bartholinitis:

1. Vulvar swelling and pain: The infection is mostly unilateral, with local swelling and pain in the acute phase. If an abscess is formed, the pain will worsen.

2. Fever: Fever is common, but chills are less common.

3. Swollen lymph nodes: If the inflammation persists or recurs, there may be swollen inguinal lymph nodes.

Gynecological examination:

A hard lump can be seen at the lower 1/3 of the labia majora on one side, which is obviously painful. When an abscess is formed, the lump may increase to the size of a chicken egg or a goose egg, and may be obviously painful and fluctuate. The surface skin becomes thinner, and may even rupture naturally and ooze out a large amount of pus. Vaginal examination with a speculum is often difficult and can be postponed depending on the condition.

If Bartholinitis is not cured in the early stage, other diseases may occur in the later stage. Patients must be careful. We need to pay attention to some health care matters in life to avoid fever and swollen lymph nodes. I hope women can understand this in their lives.