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Expert: Dr. Harriet Johnson - 11/8/2009
Question
i am a first time mother for five months. While delivering my baby i got tear both above and below the clitoris or labia. there is now a red bump above my clitoris where i got tear. please can you tell me why and if its something bad and also how to get rid of it. thanks.
Answer
Hi Mercy,
It's most likely an enlarged lymph node. The lymph nodes in your groin area take care of infections in your legs, hips, bottom, and reproductive organs, as well as your excretory system including your bladder. So if this is an inflamed lymph node, it could mean you have a little infection in one of those areas. Sometimes you won't even know what's causing the infection - it could be something like a little pimple on your leg that you didn't even notice! If it gets a bit infected, your lymph nodes will react! That's good - it means your body is working right. Don't worry too much yet. If it grows larger or becomes very painful, visit your doctor to determine the cause.
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