What Causes Painful Lump Near Vagina?

Posted on Mon, 8 Sep 2014

Question: I have a lump near the vagina towards the back to the side. A little painful when I walk or sit. Just came on a few days ago. Before that it felt like I had a rash down there.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs pain killers and antibiotics.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The causes for a small lump underneath the skin near vagina could be one of the following:-

1. Bartholin's Cyst - Is located midway of the labia, and protrudes into the vagina and causes discomfort during sexual intercourse.

Bartholin's cyst is formed when a Bartholin's gland is blocked, causing a fluid-filled cyst to develop. Bartholin's cyst is not an infection, although it can be caused by an infection, inflammation, or physical blockage (mucus or other impediment) to the Bartholin's ducts (tubes which lead from the glands to the vulva).

If infection sets in, the result is a Bartholin's abscess.
2. Infected hair follicles - can form small absesses, which can cause a small swelling, and they are associated with redness and throbbing pain.

Proper diagnosis requires a proper physical examination of the swelling in question. You might consult a gynaecologist who can examine and then decide on the appropriate treatment.

Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar