What Causes A Small Hard Knot In Labia Majora While Treating Vaginal Infection?

Posted on Sat, 13 Aug 2016

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Sat, 13 Aug 2016 Answered on

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Question : hello, I've had some type of vaginal infection for a few weeks. I experienced a lot of itching and swelling. I took monistat and the symptoms seemed to gradually get better. however, now I have a small hard knot in the labia majora. what could this be?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Can you upload a picture of this knot ?
I need to have a look at it so that I can opine better.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (8 hours later)

it's not visible, it's more on the inside and you can feel it. it's about pea size and a little painful if you touch it

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
As below

Detailed Answer:
It could be a small cyst or a boil.
Really difficult to say without looking at it.
Try taking a course of oral antibiotics for 5 days, and if it gets bigger, redder or more painful, consult your gynec for it.
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar