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What Causes Knot Near Labia Minora?
Question: Hello, I'm a 44 year old married woman. I have had this hard pea size knot on the side of my Labia Minora. It looks and feels like it's connected to the blood vein. It swells and hurts after sex. My gynecologist was not able to feel it, or give me a diagnosis, as it's fairly deep.... I'm wondering if it might be Thrombosis? if so how do I proceed with getting a diagnosis or treatment? Thank you!
Brief Answer:
Not due to thrombosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
A small outgrowth on the side of labia minora which is sensitive and painful can be due to many reasons.The most common reasons can be-
1. Folliculitis - due to an infected hair follicle. Usually has pus inside and needs an antibiotic and anti inflammatory drug for treatment.
2. Sebaceous cyst- due to a blocked sebaceous gland. The secretions start collecting inside and becomes painful. Needs to be surgically removed if infected.
3. Genital warts- due to a viral infection. Some of the simple tests carried out by your gynaecologist will confirm the diagnosis.
A thorough examination is a must for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Till then you can take general cleanliness measures to avoid any infection in that area.
Doing a hot fomentation will reduce the pain.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Not due to thrombosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
A small outgrowth on the side of labia minora which is sensitive and painful can be due to many reasons.The most common reasons can be-
1. Folliculitis - due to an infected hair follicle. Usually has pus inside and needs an antibiotic and anti inflammatory drug for treatment.
2. Sebaceous cyst- due to a blocked sebaceous gland. The secretions start collecting inside and becomes painful. Needs to be surgically removed if infected.
3. Genital warts- due to a viral infection. Some of the simple tests carried out by your gynaecologist will confirm the diagnosis.
A thorough examination is a must for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Till then you can take general cleanliness measures to avoid any infection in that area.
Doing a hot fomentation will reduce the pain.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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