What Causes Pain And Swelling On The Buttocks?

Posted on Thu, 28 Aug 2014

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Question : For the past few periods I experience a swelling that behind about a week before. It is on the side but inside of me as well. It hurts when I walk or sit. Today When I went to the bathroom my underwear was soaked and I thought I must have gotten my period but it was clear with a weird smell. I do not know what this is

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It was Bartholinitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query.

As you describe it may be a bartholinitis cyst.
You're in luck because the cyst has burst away by itself.
Only have Sitz baths with warm water for 3 to 4 times per day for fast recovery.
And if you have pain you can take painkillers like ibuprofen ,because it serves and as anti-inflammatory.

All the best

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