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I have a golf ball size abcess on my right labia minora. i cant walk, sit, or even sleep. its red and hot. idk what it is, but its extremely painful.

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Bartholin's cyst?: This is a common problem, but it requires a GYN specialist to handle it. If it is a Bartholin's abscess, then you need it to be drained, and usually a catheter is inserted into the abscess cavity to keep it open for a couple of weeks. You may nor may not need antibiotics after it's drained. Better take care of it today!

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/26/2016

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