Causes and treatment of vaginal cysts
You may have heard of growing meat in the uterus. But do you know that flesh can also grow in the vagina?
The problem of growing flesh in the vagina is called 'vaginal cyst' in medical language. If it is identified early, it can be easily treated. But if there is a delay, the situation can become critical.
What is a vaginal cyst?
A fluid-filled lump in or around the vagina is called a 'vaginal cyst'. It can appear small, large and undetectable. Usually, this problem can be seen during pregnancy, childbirth and after menopause.
the reason
There is not only one reason for this problem. It can be caused by injuries, infections and hormonal changes.
Injury: During delivery, the baby may come out due to surgery or injury to the vaginal wall. This problem can be accidental, which cannot be prevented.
Obstruction in the gland: Due to injury or infection, obstruction of Bartholin's gland causing fluid accumulation in the vagina can lead to swelling. Which in medical language is called Bartholian cyst. Comparatively, this cyst is the most visible.
Infections: Bacteria from sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and chlamydia can also infect the vagina or around it. Therefore, condoms must be used while having sex.
Congenital: In some, this cyst can be congenital. The concrete reason why it appears has not been discovered.
Symptoms do not show as soon as the flesh grows in the vagina. Which is barely known during the health examination. In some cases, some symptoms appear.
- Growing lumps of flesh around the vagina
- There may be pain and burning while having sex, walking, sitting, defecating, cleaning with tissue paper and using tampons.
- May have fever.
To identify it, look at the shape first. According to the size, it is decided what kind of examination will be done.
In some cases, a biopsy is also done to identify whether it is cancer.
Similarly, the liquid contained in it is examined to identify whether it is a sexually transmitted infection.
If the congenital 'cyst' has increased, MRI is used to see how far the cyst has spread.
Treatment
If there is a small knot, it can be washed with hot water. If it is due to infection, surgery is done along with the use of some antibiotics.
If the test is suspicious and the size is large, it can be removed by small surgery.
Can it be prevented?
The problem of flesh growing in the vagina cannot be prevented. But if you pay attention to hygiene and have safe physical relations, the risk can be reduced.
Complexity
If the cyst is due to infection. If not treated in time, the infection from the cyst can spread to the blood.
Apart from that, it can spread through the urinary tract, uterus and stomach. Therefore, if you experience any suspicious lumps, lumps like flesh lumps in your vagina, you should immediately see the relevant doctor.
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