Bartholin cyst drainage aftercare

Bartholin’s Cyst Surgery Recovery and Aftercare

Recovery

Bartholin cysts are fluid-filled sacs in your Bartholin gland. They can become infected and form an abscess, or sac of pus. Your doctor drained the pus out of the abscess.

After surgery, you may have pain and discomfort in your vulva for several days. It may be uncomfortable to sit for long periods of time. You may also have pain if your urine comes into contact with your wound.

Your doctor may have put a small rubber tube, called a catheter, in the cut (incision). The catheter keeps the area open so fluid can drain out of it. The catheter may fall out on its own during the first 2 weeks. If not, your doctor will remove it after several weeks.

You can expect to feel better and stronger each day. But you may get tired quickly and need pain medicine for a week or two. You may need about 2 to 4 weeks to fully recover.

This care sheet gives you a general idea about how long it will take for you to recover. But each person recovers at a different pace. Follow the steps below to get better as quickly as possible.

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How can you care for yourself at home?

Activity

. Rest when you feel tired. Getting enough sleep will help you recover.

. Try to walk each day. Start out by walking a little more than you did the day before. Bit by bit, increase the amount you walk. Walking boosts blood flow and helps prevent pneumonia and constipation.

. Avoid strenuous activities, such as biking, jogging, weight lifting, and aerobic exercise, for 4 to 6 weeks.

. You may have some blood or fluid draining from the cyst. Wear sanitary pads if needed. Do not douche.

. Ask your doctor when you can drive again.

. You will probably need to take 2 to 5 days off work. It depends on the type of work you do and how you feel.

. Do not have sex until your doctor tells you it is okay.

Diet

. You can eat your normal diet. If your stomach is upset, try bland, low-fat foods like plain rice, broiled chicken, toast, and yogurt.

. Drink plenty of fluids (unless your doctor tells you not to).

. You may notice that your bowels are not regular right after your surgery. This is common. Try to avoid constipation and straining with bowel movements. Take a fibre supplement such as Benefibre or Metamucil every day. If you have not had a bowel movement after a couple of days, take a mild laxative.

Medicines

. Your doctor will tell you if and when you can restart your medicines. He or she will also give you instructions about taking any new medicines.

. If you take aspirin or some other blood thinner, ask your doctor if and when to start taking it again. Make sure that you understand exactly what your doctor wants you to do.

. Take pain medicines exactly as directed.

. If the doctor gave you a prescription medicine for pain, take it as prescribed.

. If you are not taking a prescription pain medicine, ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter medicine.

. If you think your pain medicine is making you sick to your stomach:

. Take your medicine after meals (unless your doctor tells you not to).

. Ask your doctor for a different pain medicine.

. If your doctor prescribed antibiotics, take them as directed. Do not stop taking them just because you feel better. You need to take the full course of antibiotics.

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Incision care

. Follow your doctor’s instructions about removing any gauze from inside your wound.

. Wash the area daily with warm, soapy water, and pat it dry.

. Keep the area clean and dry. You may cover it with a gauze bandage if it weeps or rubs against clothing. Change the bandage every day.

. Sit in 8 to 10 centimetres of warm water (sitz bath) for 15 to 20 minutes 3 times a day. Then pat the area dry. The warm water helps the area heal and eases discomfort.

. If you cannot take a bath, put a warm, clean face cloth on your vulva to help with healing and pain.

. If you have had a catheter placed in the cyst to help it drain, follow your doctor’s instructions for activities until the tube comes out.

Other instructions

. Wear cotton underwear. Avoid underwear made from nylon, polyester, or silk.

. Do not wear tight clothing until your wound has healed.

. If sitting is painful, you may want to try sitting on a doughnut-shaped pillow.

Source:

. https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation

https://www.medicinenet.com/how_do_you_treat_a_bartholin_cyst_after_drainage/article.htm

https://www.drugs.com/cg/bartholin-cyst-aftercare-instructions.html

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Can you go swimming with a Bartholin cyst?

Some Bartholin gland cysts go away without treatment. You can take a nonprescription pain medicine such as ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin, for example) to relieve pain. To help healing, soak the area in a shallow, warm bath, or a sitz bath. Don’t have sex while a Bartholin cyst is healing

Can I squeeze a Bartholin cyst?

You should not try to squeeze or lance the cyst as that could cause an infection. Dr. Hardy may decide to create a small cut over the gland, making an opening so fluid can drain out from the cyst.

Can I pop a Bartholin cyst with a needle?

During needle aspiration, a needle and syringe are used to drain the cyst. It is sometimes combined with a procedure called alcohol sclerotherapy, where the cavity is filled with a 70% alcohol liquid after being drained. This is left in the cyst cavity for 5 minutes and then drained out

Why is my Bartholin cyst so painful?

If bacteria get into the gland, swelling, infection, and an obstruction may occur. When fluid builds up in the gland, pressure increases on the area. It may take years for fluid to build up enough to form a cyst, but an abscess can form quickly after. … A Bartholin’s abscess tends to be very painful.

What is inside a Bartholin cyst?

A cyst is a sac filled with liquid or semisolid material that forms under the skin or somewhere inside the body. The Bartholin’s gland is one of two small glands on each side of the labia minora, just outside of the opening to the vagina. During sexual arousal, the Bartholin’s gland releases a lubricating fluid.

How does apple cider vinegar help Bartholin cyst?

Tea tree oil has natural antibacterial properties. Use gauze to apply the mixture and place a hot compress on top of the gauze. Hold in place for 15 minutes. Apple cider vinegar (ACV): Typically, people who use ACV to treat an infected Bartholin’s cyst dilute it and apply it to the cyst with a cotton ball.

How long do Bartholin cysts last?

It can stay in place for up to 6 weeks. You’ll feel better right away after the fluid has been drained. But you may need to take oral pain medication for several days afterwards. Keep in mind that a Bartholin’s cyst or abscess may come back and need treatment again

How do you know if Bartholin cyst is infected?

Many Bartholin’s gland cysts don’t cause any symptoms. … If a cyst becomes infected, it fills with pus, and becomes firm, swollen, and very painful, making it difficult for a woman to sit, walk or have intercourse. The pus-filled cyst is called an abscess

Will a Bartholin cyst burst on its own?

Some Bartholin gland cysts go away without treatment. … If the cyst is infected, it may break open and start to heal on its own after 3 to 4 days. But if the cyst is painful, your doctor may drain it. You may also need to take antibiotics to treat the infection.

What does a Bartholin cyst look like?

Cysts are sac-like lumps filled with air, fluid, or other substances. In most cases, cysts are neither harmful nor painful. Cysts range in size from too small to see to the size of an orange. These lumps can appear anywhere on the body, including the vagina.

2 Responses

Tammy Alspaugh says:

June 4, 2020 at 10:23 am

My bartholin cyst ruptured on its own. However, its been 2 days and its still quite swollen. I’m on an antibiotic and taking sitz baths 3-4 times a day for 20 mins at a time. When will the swelling subside?

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