How many days does it take for the Bartholin's gland to become purulent?

Bartholin's gland suppuration is Bartholin's gland abscess, which is mainly caused by chronic inflammatory stimulation. The pathogens of Bartholin's gland abscess are mostly anaerobic and aerobic bacteria in the vagina. It can also be a combination of multiple pathogens that cause suppuration. The suppuration process is also accompanied by pain symptoms. So, how many days does it usually take for the Bartholin's glands to become purulent? Let’s take a look below.

If the Bartholin's gland becomes inflamed and infected, there will be local swelling and pain. If the inflammation develops rapidly, it will generally become suppurative within 5-7 days, but each person's situation is different.

Bartholin's gland cyst is mainly caused by obstruction of the Bartholin's gland duct, which causes the secretions to accumulate and form a cyst. If the cyst is small and there is no infection, the pus will generally be absorbed by itself. If the fluctuation is obvious, you can consider puncture and drainage. After confirming that pus has formed, you can directly make an incision and drain it. If the size of the lesion is reduced after active anti-inflammatory treatment in the early stages, elective surgery can be performed after the condition stabilizes.

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.