I just got my tongue pierced 7 days ago and it's been healing really well but it's started to puss really bad and it's making me gag/dry heave and have even vomitted from it which I'm sure isn't good for a new piercing and I don't know how to make it stop or if I even can. I rinse with sea salt and water but it's not clearing it up any. My tongue has a greenish yellow foam like substance on the top and I don't know if it's normal. How long should it take for this to stop? Is there anything else I can use to help it?
Thanks!
Elle
2006-07-23 11:33:01 · 15 answers · asked by *Elle Marie* 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Take it out right now! This is by no means normal. If you don't take it out right now you could possibly lose all feeling in your tongue!
2006-07-23 11:36:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ok firstly STOP USING SALT WATER!!
EVERY BODY ALWAYS SAY'S 'GARGLE SALT WATER TO HELP THE HEELING PROCESS’ yes that is correct but whilst the hole is still open it is susceptible to bacteria, the salt does not kill the bacteria. What it will be doing is burning the fresh open hole where the tongue bar is. DITCH THE SALT WATER.
get yourself a decent mouthwash, not Listerine, this is too strong and will cause the hole to sting. a regular mouthwash will do. it is the bacteria in your mouth causing the green foam.
After you have eaten, whether its a meal or just a snack, brush ur teeth and rinse with the mouth wash. DO NOT RINSE WITH WATER-THIS KILLS THE MOUTH WASH and the protection your toothpaste outs on your teeth when brushing.
STOP PLAYING WITH IT!! Sorry to say that and i know all the elder people , parents and all say it but it's the most obviously thing, each time u out ur fingers in ur mouth ur putting more bacteria in it. THERE IS MORE BACTERIA ON YOUR HANDS THEN THERE IS ON YOUR TOILET SEAT.
When I had my tongue pierced, my parents made m east turkey and veg the same night. I will always remember that, the turkey was so dry I could barley swallow. Try to eat things like soup, milkshakes, ice cream and lots of milk on your cereal to soften it up more.
The yucky green stuff on ya tongue should be gone in a week.
But remember, i know it's an awesome piercing, I’ve had mine done 4 years now and i still love mine, BUT DO NOT TUTCH.
Ps....and the wink wink about the guys and piercing...it's true, so grab ya guy and enjoy
http://www.pacificbodyjewellery.com/afttong.htm
2006-07-23 12:00:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
use Listerine it will help kill germs and the infection. u should be doing that anyways after u eat , drink, smoke , kiss or anything,every 30 min rinse for 1 min it might sting at first but after few times it will stop give that 24 hoUrs and if nothing looks better see Ur doctor just remember the tongue is the fastest healing part of ur body so if u do take it out it will start healing it can heal in a matter of hours.
2006-07-23 11:43:18 · answer #3 · answered by BETH K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have been rinsing with mouth wash, not salt. The salt keeps the wound open. Now it is infected. Use Dr. Tischner's mouth wash, it's really strong. If it doesn't feel better in 3 days, you'll need antibiotics.
2006-07-23 11:37:32 · answer #4 · answered by JazzyJa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
OK...don't panic. You have an infection. You need to get the infection cleared up first. The piercing place will tell you to go see your physician, so, first thing tomorrow morning go to your family doctor. He will put you on antibiotics and give you something for your mouth. I hope this helps.
2006-07-23 11:40:08 · answer #5 · answered by carolscreation 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, NEVER TAKE OUT THE JEWELRY OF AN INFECTED PIERCING. it needs to drain and by letting it close up, all of that pus and bacteria will stay there. it is infected. see what it does for a few days. how many times are you cleaning it? any more than twice a day is too much. once you clean it twice a day for a couple of days and it doesnt clear up, see your doctor.
2006-07-23 11:39:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use Listerine and mouthwash........ U have to use some type of antiseptic to keep bacteria from getting in there. You should rinse everytime you eat or drink. Even keep a purse size with you at all times............ It sounds infected so goood luck!!!
2006-07-23 11:41:35 · answer #7 · answered by SweetT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i also have my tongue pierced..belly button and Eyebrow
try using h20 ocean piercing spray or mouthwash (found at most piercing shops) or http://www.h2ocean.com/products.html i used this on all my piercings..and the creme on my tattoo
listerene (the brown one) use it after you eat anything!..
and brush your teeth at least 3 times a day
and use Gly-oxide (found at walmart..drug stores..)
http://www.dental-professional.com/glyoxide.asp
put that on your piercing..it will clean what everything esle may miss.
that should clear it up asap..if not call your dr for antibiotics. and all should be fine..
NEVER REMOVE AN INFECTED PIERCING!
2006-07-23 11:38:52 · answer #8 · answered by mommy2savannah51405 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's disgusting, go see a doctor, are you out of your mind? Infection in the mouth can spread to other parts of your head, like your brain, can you say dead.
2006-07-23 11:40:11 · answer #9 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not normal - take it out now and get it checked out, you can always get it pierced again later but worry bout your toungue for now.
2006-07-23 11:36:55 · answer #10 · answered by Daniel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋