Bartholin's gland cyst is punctured with a needle

Bartholin's gland cyst mainly occurs in women. When the cyst grows larger, women will have a feeling of heaviness in the vulva and discomfort during sex. Although pricking a Bartholin's gland cyst with a needle can temporarily relieve the symptoms, it is prone to infection and cannot cure the disease, making it prone to recurrence. Therefore, it is important to treat Bartholin's gland cysts correctly.

Bartholin's gland cyst is caused by obstruction of the Bartholin's gland duct and accumulation of secretions. After the acute inflammation subsides, the glandular duct is blocked and secretions cannot be discharged. The pus gradually turns into clear liquid and forms a cyst. Cysts can also be formed if the mucus in the glandular cavity is thick or there is congenital stenosis of the glandular duct and poor drainage. It may also be caused by damage to the Bartholin's glands, such as scars blocking the gland duct openings after perineal and vaginal lacerations during childbirth, or damage to the gland ducts during episiotomy.

Since the cyst can exist for a long time and remain unchanged for many years, regular observation is required and no treatment is required. If the cyst gradually grows larger and affects your life, or it becomes repeatedly infected and often forms abscesses, a Bartholin gland cyst ostomy may be performed. This method is simple, causes little damage, and can preserve gland function. However, the stoma should be large enough. It is best to place a drainage strip after the stoma is created and flush it with hydrogen peroxide or 2% iodine tincture once a day for 3 to 4 times in total to prevent adhesion and closure after surgery and the formation of a cyst again. Once an abscess has formed, it should be incised and drained.

In recent years, CO2 laser has been used for ostomy treatment, with a high cure rate, no adverse reactions, simple operation, short treatment time, no need to suture the wound, and patients can be treated in outpatient clinics. The high thermal effect of the laser can coagulate and carbonize tissue cells. Since the laser has an affinity for hemoglobin, it has a better coagulation effect, less bleeding during and after the operation, and can preserve the normal function of the gland. It has no effect on sexual life, no infection after surgery, and no need for antibiotics. However, the application scope of this technology is not yet widespread and needs further observation and research.

How to reduce swelling of Bartholin's gland cyst

1. Patients with Bartholin's gland cysts can be treated with Chinese medicine sitz baths, which can speed up the absorption and disappearance of inflammation and effectively prevent further spread of inflammation. Chinese medicine sitz baths can have a relatively significant therapeutic effect and can improve local pain or redness and swelling. Usually, the local skin needs to be kept clean and dry, and try not to scratch it with your hands. It is best not to eat spicy and irritating foods during treatment.

Second, patients can apply erythromycin ointment to reduce swelling, which can play an anti-inflammatory and bactericidal role and can effectively prevent the further spread of the disease. Topical medications can have a more significant therapeutic effect. Patients need to choose appropriate topical medications according to their condition. It is best to clean the affected skin before using the medication. It can be wiped with sterile saline or washed with warm water, and underwear should be changed frequently.

3. Sitz bath with potassium permanganate solution can also help improve local redness and swelling, have a better effect in reducing swelling, and relieve the patient's pain. At ordinary times, you need to pay attention to all aspects of nursing work. You should do a good job of dietary care, try to eat less spicy and irritating food, and keep the diet as light as possible. You should choose fresh vegetables and fruits, which are conducive to the treatment of the disease.