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Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: clio on December 05, 2013, 09:16:07 PM

Title: what is this lump?
Post by: clio on December 05, 2013, 09:16:07 PM

Hi ladies, just found a lump/thickening on the left side of my outer lip down below. Think it must of been irratating me which is y I foind it. Its slightly sore n bit itchy. What could it be?

Clio

Title: Re: what is this lump?
Post by: CLKD on December 05, 2013, 09:41:21 PM

Bartholomew's cyst?  I think I've got the correct person  ::)  Probably within normal limits but maybe give your Practice Nurse or GP a ring? 

Title: Re: what is this lump?
Post by: Jane44 on December 05, 2013, 11:02:48 PM

Hi There
Not to worry. I have had this happen and it is usually due to a localised infection or hair follicle that gets a small infection around it. If it develops it is called a Bartholins cyst. Have plenty of baths and keep the area clean perhaps apply some sudocrem. If it doesn;t improve though I would see your GP. Hopefully it will go as quickly as it came.
Good luck.

Title: Re: what is this lump?
Post by: clio on December 06, 2013, 05:29:50 AM

Thankyou for the replies, im really worried bout it, never had anything like that before down below. going to make apt with gp, wont get in till next wk though.  :-\

Clio

Title: Re: what is this lump?
Post by: Suzi Q on December 06, 2013, 07:04:06 AM

Clio and old tip get some tea bags soak them in nhot water wait till its as hot as oyu can stand them
Put them on he area the tannin will draw anything to a head dont fret ok just dont bite your lip xxxxxxxxxxx

Title: Re: what is this lump?
Post by: ellie on December 06, 2013, 08:00:48 AM

I agree with others , I have had plenty of these. Extremely painful but usually go on their own.....so try not to worry  :hug:

Title: Re: what is this lump?
Post by: Cassie on December 06, 2013, 09:12:15 AM

I also had one got huge, they go away, I put some antiseptic oinment on that was all.

Title: Re: what is this lump?
Post by: CLKD on December 06, 2013, 11:17:26 AM

Could you see your Practice Nurse quicker?  Whatever, get that appt. made for peace of mind!

Title: Re: what is this lump?
Post by: clio on December 06, 2013, 01:14:23 PM

Got apt 3.20, let u know what she says.

Clio

Title: Re: what is this lump?
Post by: valiantkate on December 06, 2013, 02:44:29 PM

Hi Clio, it could be many things so I'd agree  with CLKD , make an appointment with your GP to get some reassurance.  Let us know how it   goes. x

Title: Re: what is this lump?
Post by: clio on December 06, 2013, 06:30:35 PM

Hi ladies, doc took a look and said hair folicle lump, said will clear up on own but gave me some cream to apply twice aday. I panic cos not had lumps n bumps down below. Panic over.....silly me.  ::)

Thankyou for your replies, nice having other women to discuss these issues with.

Clio

Title: Re: what is this lump?
Post by: Taz2 on December 06, 2013, 08:12:17 PM

Glad it's nothing serious clio. It's always sensible to get something like this checked out rather than worry yourself silly all weekend.

Taz x :foryou:

Title: Re: what is this lump?
Post by: CLKD on December 06, 2013, 08:14:31 PM

Hopefully the treatment will ease symptoms!

Title: Re: what is this lump?
Post by: valiantkate on December 09, 2013, 12:23:03 PM

Thats good news and such a relief! :D

Title: Re: what is this lump?
Post by: Suzi Q on December 15, 2013, 12:56:58 PM

 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)