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Question
Hello doctor,
I have a swollen lymph node on the big lip of my vagina. It didn't hurt at first, but walking and sitting back hurt. So the doctor told me that swollen lymph nodes in the vagina are a sign of disease? How is the treatment? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Specialist II Phung Thi Ly - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Obstetrics Department, Vinmec Times City International Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "What is the sign of lymphadenopathy in the large labia? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
If you have swollen lymph nodes in your big lip, sitting with pain, you may have a Bartholin gland cyst. Bartholin's cyst or Bartholin's gland inflammation is a cystic lesion of the Bartholin glands. These glands are located on each side of the vulva (the outer area of the vagina). The function of the Bartholin glands is to secrete fluid into the labia majora to keep it moist and lubricated during intercourse.
Sometimes the ducts become blocked, causing fluid to back up into the gland, resulting in the formation of a thin-walled, swollen, painless cyst called a Bartholin's cyst. If the fluid in the cyst becomes infected, there is a risk of a discharge of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue (abscess) and causing pain when sitting or walking.
Severe cases of Bartholin's cyst infection can progress in a few days. If an infection is present, the patient may experience the following symptoms:
The appearance of a painful, painful lump near the vagina; Discomfort when walking or sitting; Pain during intercourse; Ideally, you should go to the hospital soon so that the doctors can diagnose and treat you.
If you still have questions about lymph nodes in the labia majora, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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