What causes a painful lump on the vulva?
Patient: Question, only just the other day when I was using the restroom and i was cleaning up, i noticed a sharp pain. Upon further investigation I discovered a very firm bump at the back of my vulva that was very tender to the touch (irritated from presumably wiping after the toilet). The placement is to the very far back left side, close to my anus, on the inside of the lip. It is very tender and I m worried it is being aggravated when I use the rest room. Additionally my body has experienced sever pain near my lower abdominal, night sweats, warm skin to the touch (not quite a fever) headaches and chills. When I investigated with a mirror the bump looks like it s a white ish color but there is only one, and it is the size of a pea. Havent had sex in over 3 months, this only started 48 hours ago. I m an avid gym goer and periodically have to run erronds after working out in my gym clothes. Have to wait until morning to call for an appointment but any ideas what it could be? Doctor: Respected user , HiThanks for using Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query thoroughly .*  This seems most likely bartholin cyst , vulva abscess or perineal abscess *  Require sound clinical examination to confirm the diagnosis and further     line of management .Hope this clears your query .Welcome for further assistance .Regards .