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Bartholin abscess
Sent to Health Experts September 16 10:42 AM

Please help! I'm in so much pain. What home treatment can use to alleviate pain from a Bartholin abscess? I'm avoiding going to the ER because I'm on my period and I was hoping the abscess would drain by itself (I've been soaking in sitz baths but lately its been making the pain worst).

 

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Female , Age: 24

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sitz baths, warm compresses, alcohol swabs, Advil

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September 16 10:53 AM (10 minutes and 31 seconds later)
         
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Hello,

Soaking in warm water 4 times a day for several days usually provides some relief. This may help localize infection and cause the abscess to open and drain on its own. However, this does not always solve the problem, because the site of rupture is usually very small and closes quickly, before drainage is complete. Surgical incision, which results in complete drainage of the abscess, provides the greatest relief and the fastest recovery. This procedure can be done under local anesthesia in a doctor's office. Placement of an iodoform (antiseptic) gauze wick or a small rubber catheter allows the abscess to continue draining while healing.

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