How to treat vestibular gland abscess

Patients with vestibular gland abscesses should be bedridden and treated with antibiotics or stoma drainage, depending on their condition.  In the acute phase, bed rest should be given and the vulva should be kept clean; antibiotics should be given and sensitive antibiotics should be selected after the results of drug sensitivity. In case of abscess formation, drainage and stoma should be done immediately. Drainage alone can only temporarily relieve the symptoms, as the inflammation can recur after the incision is closed, or a cyst can form later.  Vestibular gland abscess (vestibulitis) is an inflammatory reaction caused by the invasion of purulent cocci into the vestibular gland, characterized by acute swelling of the labia majora, redness and pain, accompanied by an increase in body temperature and general discomfort, and abscesses that can flow pus if they break. The vestibular gland is located below the labia majora on both sides, and the glandular ducts open on the inner side of the labia minora near the hymen, and secrete mucus under the stimulation of sexual intercourse to provide lubrication. Because of the characteristics of the anatomical site, pathogens can easily invade and cause inflammation when the vulva is contaminated during intercourse, childbirth or other situations. The disease is often a mixed infection with complex pathogenic bacteria. When the vestibular gland is infected, the ducts and the mouth of the ducts can be blocked by inflammation and edema, and the secretions and exudates cannot flow out and accumulate, forming an abscess, which should be treated promptly.  Therefore, patients with vestibular gland abscess should receive regular treatment at local hospitals to avoid recurrence of the disease.