very painful bump in my vagina area???

[joen393]

Hi about 5 days ago I noticed a very painful bump under my skin on the right side of my vagina, not on the lip area but on the side. Now it is very large and painful when I touch it. Also when I go pee sometimes it burns so bad that the pain is almost umbearable. ive also noticed some more than usual discharge and I am not sure what it is. Havent been sexually active in over 4 months so im not sure but it is really, really painful at times especially when I touch it. I tried looking at it with a mirror but cant really see anything, but I can feel in. It is right between my vagina a anal area. any ideas?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be a bartholin’s cyst or a boil. Apply warm compresses and keep the area clean. Drainage of the bump is done only when it becomes soft and forms a head. Take some over the counter pain reliever and consult a doctor for examination and antibiotics prescription.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[Vera676]

It sounds like a Bartholin's gland infection or maybe an infection of the Skene's gland. Look them up on the Web to be sure. You could try soaking in a hot tub to get it to drain, but you may end  up having to see the doctor for it. Good luck.