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17 Weeks Pregnant. Noticed Lump Between Bum And Vagina. Any Advices?
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Fri, 28 Sep 2012
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Fri, 28 Sep 2012
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Question : Hi I'm 17weeks pregnant with second baby and I've just noticed that when I wee it's stings near my bum and just had a feel and look and there is a small lump on the skin between my bum & vagina and it's sore but only if I touch it and when I wee and it runs down. I do shave around these parts.... Any advices and I've never had this before.
Hello I would be happy to help you with your question.
It sounds like a small skin infection, probably related to an infected hair follicle. Sometimes these can turn into a larger infection, called a boil. If it is still small, here is what I would recommend:
1. The area should be soaked in warm water twice daily
2. Also keep the area clean and dry- where a pad if needed
3. Avoid shaving the area until healed
Now, if there is any sense that this might have started as a blister, then one has to think about herpes as a possibility. This usually starts as a blister that eventually drains and crusts over and is quite painful.
I hope this helps!!
It sounds like a small skin infection, probably related to an infected hair follicle. Sometimes these can turn into a larger infection, called a boil. If it is still small, here is what I would recommend:
1. The area should be soaked in warm water twice daily
2. Also keep the area clean and dry- where a pad if needed
3. Avoid shaving the area until healed
Now, if there is any sense that this might have started as a blister, then one has to think about herpes as a possibility. This usually starts as a blister that eventually drains and crusts over and is quite painful.
I hope this helps!!
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