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What Causes Knot On Swollen Painful Labia?
Question: the labia is swollen, feels hard, like a--- knot and has a mild pain. What could ease the pain?
Brief Answer:
It can be vulvitis
Detailed Answer:
it looks like vulvitis. but in sixth decade of life this can be more serious and an examination is a must to rule out cancer. please see a specialist ASAP .
You may take a painkiller like combination of ibuprofen with paracetamol or diclofenac if there is no contraindications. you should take warm sitz bath and probably an antibiotic .
please see a doctor today if possible
It can be vulvitis
Detailed Answer:
it looks like vulvitis. but in sixth decade of life this can be more serious and an examination is a must to rule out cancer. please see a specialist ASAP .
You may take a painkiller like combination of ibuprofen with paracetamol or diclofenac if there is no contraindications. you should take warm sitz bath and probably an antibiotic .
please see a doctor today if possible
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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