Tests that should be done for patients with Bartholinitis

Bartholinitis is a common external genital disease in women. It is well known that this disease is an infectious disease, mostly caused by bacterial infection. Examination and diagnosis are also very important for this disease. So, what examinations should patients with Bartholinitis do?

Gynecological examination:

1. A red, swollen, hard lump can be seen at the lower 1/3 of the labia majora on one side, with obvious tenderness or obvious fluctuation.

2. There are systemic symptoms such as fever.

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

2. Laboratory examination:

1. Secretion smear and bacterial culture examination: Generally, secretions are taken from the opening of the Bartholin's glands, the urethral orifice, and the paraurethral glands for smear examination to determine the pathogenic bacteria; or bacterial culture and drug sensitivity test can be performed directly.

2. Routine blood test: The total white blood cell count may increase significantly.

3. Microscope examination:

(1) Specimen collection: In patients with Bartholinitis, secretions are usually collected from the Bartholin gland opening, urethral orifice, and paraurethral glands. In patients with Bartholin gland abscess or cyst, puncture fluid can be extracted aseptically.

(2) Examination method: Smear the secretions or puncture fluid, and after Gram staining, check for the presence of bacteria under an oil microscope and observe the morphology and staining characteristics of the bacteria.

(3) Clinical diagnostic significance and evaluation:

1) Pus is drawn out from an abscess, while mucus is drawn out from a cyst.

2) After Gram staining of the secretions or pus smear of Bartholin's glanditis, bacteria can usually be found under a microscope, and a preliminary diagnosis of the pathogen can be made based on the bacterial morphology and Gram staining characteristics.

I believe that every woman does not want to suffer from Bartholinitis, not only because it is very harmful, but more because it will affect health and bring pain. Therefore, for our healthy life, we must take precautions against Bartholinitis, so that we can ensure that we live a pain-free life.