Patient's question:
Recently, I had a surgical drainage for a Bartholin's gland abscess and a stoma. Two days after discharge, I developed a fever, and the wound became infected. Another examination revealed that the cyst had reappeared, and I was told to wait until it shows fluctuation before another surgery. Now, I can clearly feel the cyst is growing, but there is no pain. Could you please tell me if there is a difference between Bartholin's gland cyst and abscess?Doctor's answer:
Guidance: Hello, Bartholin's gland cyst is easier to treat than abscess. Due to certain factors or causes, Bartholin's gland cyst may repeatedly become infected and eventually form an abscess; squeezing the abscess is accompanied by pain, and pus may be discharged from the opening of the Bartholin's gland during squeezing, whereas cysts do not have these symptoms. Therefore, when patients become aware of this condition, they should seek timely treatment. The herbal medicine "Qianwei Xunxi Fang" can be used for treatment, which is convenient and quick.