JustaDom
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Riotgirl, I'm not a gynecologist but I have a decent medical background. I don't have a punani myself but I do play with them as the opportunity presents itself, it is kind of a hobby of mine. You are certainly swollen pretty badly there. MistressTexas is correct about increasing water consumption. Generally, a good two to three liters a day if you are not very active is a good start under average circumstances, drinking double (4-6 liters, or 1 to 1.5 gallons) what you should need until the swelling leaves will help to flush out the area and the typical American diet is so high in salt that cutting out all added salt won't harm you at all. Don't worry about peeing more, that won't have any significant effect on the swelling and it will help keep your urethra flushed out too, reducing the likelihood of also getting a UTI depending on what is happening there. Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) can help if it is an allergic reaction and it also tends to make people drowsy, which can make you more comfortable. Tylenol is a good choice and some people have a better result with Ibuprofen, you can take up to 800 mg three times a day with meals as long as you don't have a stomach condition like an ulcer or are on another medication that interacts with it. Letting the air get to it is good and cold may help, but you don't want to get it too cold at this point. Keep a layer of cloth between whatever source of cold you are using and your skin. If you develop an infection, stop using any cold and go see your gynecologist. Keeping it clean and dry with minimum irritation is best and if you do use any soap at all on it, make sure it is very mild. If you don't have any really mild soap, some diluted baby shampoo would probably do the trick. If it doesn't respond to home treatment, gets worse or starts a discharge, go see your gynecologist. It is nothing to be embarrassed about, they see this sort of thing more often than one would think. The gyno can take into account what you are sensitive to and will probably prescribe an anti-inflammatory cream. Using yogurt as a punani garnish can be soothing and as long as it is plain, had active cultures in it and doesn't have significant sugar, that may be a good move. I don't specifically recall a doc confirming that yogurt works well as a home treatment around me but I found some info pointing that way on the internet. The next time, tell the doc if you've already got them there. Any doctor should handle your concerns in a professional manner and if they don't, switch doctors. They have seen worse and it is better to nip swelling in the bud if possible. If you marinate your punani again, don't use soap. Try a good wine instead. Good luck. Joe
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