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What Causes Swollen Labia On One Side?
Question: My labia on one side has become extremely swollen-about the size of two golfballs.
I have had a Bartholin cyst with no abcess or infection. I took an epsom salt bath and also stupidly applied a compress of undiluted salts to the area.
The swelling has not subsided and it has been four days. I have been taking ibuprofen, benedryl, applying ice packs and taking warm water sitz baths.
I have continued to work which involves standing and walking. I applied a antibiotic cream when working.
There is no discharge or blistering. Became much more painful in the last day.
What timeline should i expect swelling to decrease? I have stayed off my feet in bed today.
I have had a Bartholin cyst with no abcess or infection. I took an epsom salt bath and also stupidly applied a compress of undiluted salts to the area.
The swelling has not subsided and it has been four days. I have been taking ibuprofen, benedryl, applying ice packs and taking warm water sitz baths.
I have continued to work which involves standing and walking. I applied a antibiotic cream when working.
There is no discharge or blistering. Became much more painful in the last day.
What timeline should i expect swelling to decrease? I have stayed off my feet in bed today.
Brief Answer:
This will take at least 2 weeks to heal.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
This will take at least 2 weeks to heal.
That too only if you are very careful and follow the following advice:
1) Continue taking ibuprofen, applying ice packs and taking warm water sitz baths.
2) keep the area dry.
3) do not wear panites.
4) do not allow friction at that area. Walk minimal.
But do not worry .
These heal unless its so much damage that their is an ulcer.
Can you upload a pic of the area so that i have a better idea.
Feel free to consult me directly
http://bit.ly/drsombiswas
Regards
Dr. Som Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
This will take at least 2 weeks to heal.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
This will take at least 2 weeks to heal.
That too only if you are very careful and follow the following advice:
1) Continue taking ibuprofen, applying ice packs and taking warm water sitz baths.
2) keep the area dry.
3) do not wear panites.
4) do not allow friction at that area. Walk minimal.
But do not worry .
These heal unless its so much damage that their is an ulcer.
Can you upload a pic of the area so that i have a better idea.
Feel free to consult me directly
http://bit.ly/drsombiswas
Regards
Dr. Som Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have to walk at work and i cannot take off work for two weeks. What can i do to reduce harm while i work?
Brief Answer:
Dear XXXXXX ,
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXX ,
Then you have to keep applying lots of neosporin and betamethasone cream there so that the area stays moist and no friction occurs.
Regards,
Dr. Som MD
Dear XXXXXX ,
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXX ,
Then you have to keep applying lots of neosporin and betamethasone cream there so that the area stays moist and no friction occurs.
Regards,
Dr. Som MD
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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