i had my cartlidge done on december 2nd. and it was perfectly okay until the next week. it started to get this weird bump on the side. it didnt hurt but now it start hurting real bad like sting and i think it got a tiny bit bigger?. my ear started to get this redness on and off, sometimes it wouldnt be red and sometimes it wouldnt. It also tends to bleed when i sleep, so when i wake up theres dry blood near the cartlidge. can someone help me pleaseee?
2007-01-01 16:46:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Okay, talking from exp. here. Mine did the exact same thing. I tried everything, but nothing worked. I cleaned it more, turned it more, etc. I had to take it out, and get the other ear pierced. It took about 6 mths for the "bump" to go away.
2007-01-01 17:39:53 · answer #1 · answered by yeeshayynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cartilage takes a much longer time to heal than a normal ear piercing, because of the thickness of the material. It also tends to get infected more easily. You should be cleaning it every day with antibacterial soap!
Cartilage on an ear takes from 3-6 months to heal, sometimes longer. If signs of infection (increased redness, tenderness, heat, swelling) occur in a piercing that is through cartilage, seek medical treatment with antibiotics immediately. An infection of a piercing in cartilage may form a permanent swollen lump (keloid) on the ear.
2007-01-01 16:54:04 · answer #2 · answered by fairygothmommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that you have an infection in the piercing. It is also possible that the stud has adhered to your ear from not twirling it around on a daily basis to ensure that it doesn't. You may have developed scar tissue. Have it checked by your doctor to ensure that it is not an infection. You may have to remove it until it heals and have it re-pierced at a later time.
2007-01-01 16:51:28 · answer #3 · answered by idabearheart 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I got mine it took a couple months to heal up. I'd go see a doc
2007-01-01 16:48:34 · answer #4 · answered by kramer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i suggest you go see a doctor. we dont know the exact state of your injury. you need to see a doctor and i think you should see one as fast as possible before that injury gets worse.
2007-01-01 16:54:43 · answer #5 · answered by disturbed. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they dont heal easily....watch out....i ended up letting mine grow shut
2007-01-01 16:56:00 · answer #6 · answered by tagk2411 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋