Bartholin gland cyst is a woman’s small area where swollen fluid filled lump that moistens the outer genital area or vulva develops from a blockage of one of Bartholin glands which are small glands located on each side of the opening to the vagina. These are the ones that produce fluid and that lubricates the vagina.There are tiny ducts in the gland and when these get clogged due to skin cells or secretions they will then form a cyst. The Bartholin gland can become blocked due to a variety of reasons such as infection, inflammation or long term irritation.
The symptoms of Bartholin gland cyst include a painless lump on one side of the vulva area for a period of 2 to 4 days. This will be marked by redness and swelling in the vulva area. The Bartholin gland cyst grows gradually, from the size of a small dime to even the size of a golf ball. Women suffering from Bartholin gland cyst will feel very uncomfortable when walking, sitting, or when having sex. There will be occasional fever and chills. There will also be drainage from the cyst for 4 to 5 days after the swelling starts. The Bartholin gland cyst is tender and it could either be painful or not. It should also be realized that Bartholin gland cyst can be present for months or years in a woman without causing any symptoms
Ayurveda system of medicine offers effective panchakarma and rasayana therapies in the treatment of Bartholin gland cyst.
All treatments in Ayurveda are prescribed only after a careful diagnosis of the patient’s body constitution, family history, sex, age, stage of the disease etc. This will enable the patient to receive treatments that are specifically suited to his very needs. Ayurveda treatments will therefore vary from patient to patient.
The first consultation with an Ayurveda doctor, including the diagnosis will last for more than an hour. The basic step in the diagnosis will be to find the person’s body humor (Dosha) – Vata, Pita or Kapha, because it is the imbalance of these body humors that creates Bartholin Gland Cyst.
The dominance of dosha in a person is found by asking several questions on his behavior, food habits, sleeping patterns, age, height & weight, place of life, profession, health problems and medical reports etc. Ayurveda diagnosis comprises of clinical and laboratory tests also.
Pulse, tongue, nail, and eye examinations are important diagnosis methods used to reveal a person’s body humor and its imbalance. This will help the doctor in treating the disease
Pulse diagnosis in Ayurveda is not just counting the beats. It also reveals the health status of the entire body constitution, including the dosha imbalance and the health of the various body organs.
In tongue diagnosis, the doctor checks the general appearance, colour and coating of the tongue. In Ayurveda, as different areas of the tongue correspond to different organs of the body, the Ayurvedic practitioner can determine which organs of the body are out of balance by having a detailed tongue examination.
Nail examination is done to check the type, colour and shape of the person’s nail. Imbalances of doshas are easily detected on close examination.
In the eye diagnosis, the colour, size and even the shape of the eyes are important in determining the dosha dominance of a person. His mental status – nervousness, anxiety, confidence level etc – can also be learned through eye diagnosis.
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After the diagnosis, the doctor sets out to treat the patient in a very systematic manner. This would include a set of appropriate Panchakarma treatments and Rasayana therapies .
The Panchakarma Treatments are meant to flush out the toxins, They are classified as pre-purification, main purification and post purification phases and include various types of therapies like oil massages, fermented liquid massages, medicinal enemas, herbal purification methods.
The Rasayana Therapies are meant to nourish the body, to bring the doshas back to balance and to regenerate the body.These comprise diet regulations, daily regimens, intake of oral medicines and ayurveda tonics, yoga and a stress free life. After the treatment the ayurveda doctors will advise you how to lead a healthy life. T he beneifts and results of the treatment are shown only after the Rasyana Treatment is over and docotrs advise is strictly followed. The results will manifest itself normally after 3 to 4 weeks as the body takes time to regenerate itself.
Pre-purification therapies are the first ones applied to loosen the toxins, open up the circulation channels and get the body ready for discarding these wastes. These methods are highly relaxing for the body and mind.
Snehapanam and Swedanam are the two pre purification therapies used in the treatment of Bartholin Gland Cyst.
Snehapanam is an important pre purification therapy which consists of oral intake of medicated ghee and sesame oil for a specified number of days. This unique snehapanam treatment helps to flush out the toxins from the body. Amaltas, guggul, ginger, neem, onion, chopchini, tribhala etc. are some of the ingredients used for its preparation. Apart from being a purva karma treatment for Bartholin Gland Cyst, snehapanam also improves the delicacy of the skin, enhances memory and the grasping power of an individual.
Swedanam means medicinal perspiration and involves the active sweating of the whole body using medicated steam. Through this process, the agni is increased and the fatty tissues get mobilized. The channels of the body are softened and this causes the impurities to move out through the skin by way of sweat. Swedanam as a pre purification therapy for Bartholin Gland Cyst cleanses the channels thoroughly and helps to control the vitiated doshas. Swedanam therapy is usually done in two ways. It is done through external application of heat or retention of the body heat such as through exercise or through the use of heavy clothes and blankets. It can also be done by remaining in a chamber that has been well- heated for a considerable period of time or inhaling medicated steam. Both these methods help the patient to sweat considerably and help in throwing out the impurities through the pores of the skin.
Main purification therapies for Bartholin Gland Cyst
This is the phase of elimination of toxins that were loosened at the pre purification treatment stage. These therapies are highly potential methods and are usually overseen by doctors. The commonly adopted Panchakarma treatments for Bartholin Gland Cyst are
Vamanam Induced vomiting, using herbal medicine is called Vamanam. It is especially suitable in the treatment of Bartholin Gland Cyst. Through vamanam, the toxins and acids of the upper parts of the body are completely eradicated. As the channels are freed from harmful toxins, the body tissues get recharged. The person's memory power also increases, the sense organs get better clarity and his digestive fire increases. In total, the person gets a powerful revitalized feeling. Vamanam, apart from treating Bartholin Gland Cyst effectively, also rejuvenates the person's body and mind
Vasthi is an enema therapy and is considered the ace colon cleaning panchakarma treatment. In this form of treatment special medicines are introduced through the anal route for the evacuation of accumulated toxins and metabolic wastes. It washes out all the toxins in the metabolic system through the digestive tract. Apart from being an effective treatment for Bartholin gland cyst, vasthi is also an effective rejuvenating health therapy. It imparts high immunity and longevity, reduces degeneration of tissues, and prevents ageing. Dill seeds, honey, rock salt, herbal pastes, oils and decoctions are the main ingredients used in Vasthi.
These are body nourishing therapies to rejuvenate the body and mind after the Panchakarma therapy. They keep the enzymes in the tissue cells in their normal functioning condition, restore and balance the body functions and maintain the overall health and well being of an individual for much longer periods after the Panchakarma course. Rasayana therapies for Bartholin Gland Cyst include oral medicines and diet regulations.
used for treating Bartholin gland cyst will be extracts of pure medicinal herbs, leaves, spices etc. These are prepared specifically to restore the lost balance and to provide the needed inputs to cure Bartholin gland cyst. Kashayam and Arishtam - herbal decoctions and fermentations Lehyams– semi solid formulation are commonly prescribed. Sesame seeds, cardamom, chopchini, black pepper, shatawari, aswaganda, fenugreek, etc are some of the medicinal herbs and spices used in the preparation of kasha yams, aristams and lehyams for use of Bartholin gland cyst patients.
Kindly consult your ayurveda physician who will prescribe the most suitable oral medicine for your disease.
Home Remedies
Certain home remedies suggested for Bartholin gland cyst have been found to be highly effective. These home remedies are easy to perform and come with no side effects. Bartholin gland cyst patients are advised to soak the genital area with warm towel compresses or soak the genital area in a siz bath. And, if need be, they can also have recourse to mild ayurvedic pain relievers to relieve the discomfort. Though some people have recourse to cutting in to the cyst and draining the fluid, this is not generally advisable as the cyst may reappear after some time. Draining away the fluid from the cyst for two or four weeks is also advised.
Bartholin gland cyst patients are advised to consume a vegetarian diet. They should consume increased quantities of fresh green leafy vegetables and fruits. However, all types of foods containing an excess of fat and also hot and spicy foods should be avoided. Besides, they should refrain from consuming processed foods, caffeine, salt, alcohol etc Drinking sufficient quantities of water is most important as impurities and toxins from the body are eliminated through urine.
Ayurveda recommends a particular type of diet for each type of prakruthi and abiding by this suggestion will save us from a lot of diseases.
You can find out your type of prakruthi and decide a diet for yourself.
Yoga and meditation are always beneficial and have always played a vital part in curing every type of disease. Yoga exercises done every day replenish and rebalance the physical and emotional systems that are depleted by the everyday stresses that lie so heavy on our lives. Yoga makes it possible to rest on a strong base of confidence and strength within oneself.
Life Style for Bartholin Gland Cyst
Patients suffering from Bartholin gland cyst are advised to take at least one or two weeks of rest after the panchakarma experience. At this time, the body is weak after the purification process and needs time to get back to normalcy. They should also avoid tension, worry and anxiety in their daily lives.
Light exercises are recommended. A morning and evening walk is beneficial. They should also take sufficient rest and sleep.
