urethral swelling

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Hi all

I am at the end of my tether and scared, a couple of months ago I noticed my vagina getting very dry so started to lubricate which did help slightly, but started to realise something didnt feel right and decided to have a look .
My urethra was swollen with a little red lump protruding from the opening , as you can immagine I panicked.
I dont have any pain when I wee , but do get a sight burning feeling sometimes , I am symptom free for a few days altho the swelling is still there it doesnt bother me, then all of a sudden it flares up and cause me great discomfort.
I am very scared and wont go to the doctor { Im not good with anything gynae. freaks me out }
Im wondering has anyone had any experience with anything similar , please help to ease my fears, I am a 62 year old woman ,
thankyou, Ross

sorry for some advice that you probably don't want to hear. I'd go to the dr. I bribe myself to go to gyn visits (hate them).
good luck and I hope you're feeling better soon

I think i will Google where the Bartholin gland is located as my Mum had a painful swelling and was a Bartholin cyst.......

brb

Ok info on the Bartholin gland is here......
http://www.aafp.org/afp/980401ap/980401e.html

But I do not think it is that.....

This is obviously some infection - So I would go see my Doctor...

Sue

Look into the eyes - They hold the key!
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OK still looking around and found this....

A professional health care provider will need to examine you. If a red, tender lump next to the vaginal opening is observed, it may indicate an infected Bartholin’s gland cyst. Initially, you may notice tenderness, warmth or swelling near the vaginal opening. If a cyst forms, you may notice a hard, painful lump. Normally, you can’t see or feel this gland at all. This lump may be up to a few centimeters in size. You may feel the most pain when sitting. Pus may leak from the cyst or abscess or it may not. You need to see a doctor tell your mom..it'll be alright
Found that here.... http://ehealthforum.com/health/topic26932.html

So very well might just be a Bartholin gland cyst... You go to a normal Dr and they give you a few pils or something - Hers (My Mums) Went away and she has had no problems with it since :)

Please update us on what it is and that all is well...

Sue

Look into the eyes - They hold the key!
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Hi Sue
Thankyou so much for your answer it was most helpful if it is a cyst which I think it may just be cos i dont have any bleeding or any other symptoms as such, I would be so relieved , it is the protruding red lump at the urethral opening thats causing me concern , the swelling around the urethra is about the size of an olive if you can immagine an olive stuffed with a little red chilli just poking out , then this describes it perfectly,
Sorry to compare it with food but its the only way I can describe the thing !!!!!!!
Will let you know how I get on , I can hardly feel it today, but its stll there, its very strange
Thanks again Sue , take care ..... Ross

Hi Sue

Investigating your info on sites for Bartholin's Gland cyst
I do hope it is an infection !!! thanks again

Ross

HI Ross,

I agree with G.Mom, you really need to get this looked at. The bartholin glands are not situated over the urethra but kind of at the sides of the vaginal opening. A swelling of this kind could be any number of things and you can't safely diagnose yourself from the internet. These are the kinds of things that we have Dr's for so don't be afraid to go. You may well find that your mind is put at rest after you go so don't imagine the worse!

Take care!