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Lump In The Upper Side Of Vagina. Have Swelling. Need To See A Doctor?

Hi Doc, I have a problem,there is a lump pea size on the left upper side of my vagina skin,not inside but on top. it started off as a little itchy pimple and i might have exagerated it and caused it to swell by scratching it. It been there before but this time is a little bigger and hard with little blisters on it,i shaved the area on top of it to see better and it is now harder. what could this be,it has occured before and i am terrified!!! is there anything i could self medicate with before visiting a doctor to sort of proof whether or not it is serious?
posted on Mon, 25 Mar 2013
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Hello ma'am.

First of all, please do not self medicate. Next do not irritate this region any further as all the activities conducted by you (shaving, itching, etc.) have only resulted in further aggravation of your condition.

Next, the cause could be a simple ingrown hair that you have irritated, folliculitis (inflammation/infection of a hair follicle) or even a sexually transmitted infection (I only assume this as your sexual history is unknown to me).

In such a situation it would be best to visit your doctor and get physically examined. This will have to be followed up by laboratory investigations to confirm your diagnosis and get treated accordingly.

In the meantime, wear comfortable undergarments, avoid sexual contact of all forms, take warm sitz baths several times a day (you could add epsom salt to your baths) and also apply warm compresses to the region with a sterile pad or cloth.

Hope this helps.

Best wishes.
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Lump In The Upper Side Of Vagina. Have Swelling. Need To See A Doctor?

Hello ma am. First of all, please do not self medicate. Next do not irritate this region any further as all the activities conducted by you (shaving, itching, etc.) have only resulted in further aggravation of your condition. Next, the cause could be a simple ingrown hair that you have irritated, folliculitis (inflammation/infection of a hair follicle) or even a sexually transmitted infection (I only assume this as your sexual history is unknown to me). In such a situation it would be best to visit your doctor and get physically examined. This will have to be followed up by laboratory investigations to confirm your diagnosis and get treated accordingly. In the meantime, wear comfortable undergarments, avoid sexual contact of all forms, take warm sitz baths several times a day (you could add epsom salt to your baths) and also apply warm compresses to the region with a sterile pad or cloth. Hope this helps. Best wishes.