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Extreme pain with possible abscess near genitals.
Hello, I've never used this website before but I'm in desperate need of advice. I've been in EXCRUCIATING pain for going onto 5 days now. I have what seems to be an abscess near my vagina on the right side, it's roughly the size of a large marble, and looks quite bruised in the center. I read to keep warm compresses on it, and soak in Epsom salt to bring it to a head. I've tried this for 3 days, at least 4 times a day for 20 minutes. I thought I was making progress due to the fact that it drained a good bit earlier and decreased in size. I took yet another bath and now not only is it right back to the severity that it was, but my outer labia is extremely swollen to at least twice the size. I can barely walk without extreme discomfort, and sitting in a challenge. What's my next step? I was avoiding a doctors visit, but will definitely go if advised.
See a gynecologist or general surgeon. They will likely drain this and start you on antibiotics.
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Hi, well--- absolutely go to the doctor! You may need antibiotics. If you are in extreme pain, you will be thankful you went if they give you relief, right? Definitely worth the visit. good luck
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