Patient's question:
Okay, here is the translation following your instructions:Okay, why are the wounds still sore? What should I do to help them heal quickly? How long does it usually take for this surgery to fully recover and return to normal life? Thank you. Also, the doctor now asks me to use povidone-iodine on the outside every day. Is that effective?
Doctor's answer:
Half a month after the Bartholin gland cyst surgery, the wound still hurts, which may be due to the unresolved incision inflammation (including non-infectious inflammation such as swelling caused by the surgery).Suggestions: It is recommended to soak in potassium permanganate solution (the concentration must be very dilute, just a faint red color in the water is sufficient). Appropriate physical therapy, such as infrared light exposure (you can use a regular incandescent bulb desk lamp at home for this), can also be helpful.