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Soaking in warm water four times a day for several days usually provides some relief and causes the abscess to open and drain on its own. However, the opening is usually very small and closes quickly, before drainage is complete. A small surgical cut can completely drain the abs...[read article]

Tests for Bartholin's Abscess

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A pelvic examination is a routine procedure used to assess the well being of the female patients'' lower genito-urinary tract. This is done as part of a u...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Medical Procedures for Bartholin's Abscess

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Placement of a Word Catheter
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A sitz bath is a warm water bath used for healing or cleansing purposes. You sit in the bath.   More
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Surgical Procedures for Bartholin's Abscess

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Abscess incision & drainageDefinition An infected skin nodule that contains pus may need to be drained via a cut if it does not respond to antibiotics. This allows...  More
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Excision of Bartholin's Gland
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Marsupialization
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Prescribed Medications for Bartholin's Abscess

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METRONIDAZOLE (me troe NI da zole) is an antiinfective. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial and protozoal infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or...  More
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CIPROFLOXACIN (sip roe FLOX a sin) is a quinolone antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other v...  More
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DOXYCYCLINE (dox i SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. It is used to treat many kinds of infections, like dent...  More
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CEFTRIAXONE (sef try AX one) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It It will not work for colds, flu, or other ...  More
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AZITHROMYCIN (az ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, ...  More
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CEFOXITIN (se FOX i tin) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or ot...  More
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CEFOTETAN (SEF oh tee tan) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or ...  More
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