mine is a little red with some pus but it doesn't hurt a nd its not swolllen what is it?
2007-03-13 01:53:38 · 15 answers · asked by j_gizzel 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
red ,swollen , with serum , pus or a little blood leaking out
It feels hot, itchy and painful
Bath it gently ,
with hot salt and water ( every 2 hours )
go to your doctor;
for antibiotics ,
if it does not clear up quickly ( by tomorow )
hope all will be well soon . x
>^,,^<
2007-03-13 02:09:22 · answer #1 · answered by sweet-cookie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You HAVE described signs of infection, sounds like your piercing site is. Doesn't have to be painfull, but it may become so if not treated. Use some boiled COOLED water with a bit salt in it, clean cotton wool to gently bathe and an antiseptic ointment from chemist, then cover with a sterile dressing. If no improvement is noticed after a few days, visit your doc.
2007-03-13 02:56:45 · answer #2 · answered by JayJay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot to the touch, red and swollen and pus coming out.
Get it sorted before it gets worse.
Good Luck
2007-03-13 02:12:27 · answer #3 · answered by Pink n Wise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is infected!! You could go to the doctor for some antibiotics though I think they would be reluctant to hand them out for infected piercings. Just keep cleaning it - I usually use salt water. Even when it appears healed carry on cleaning because it will likely flair up again otherwise!!
2007-03-13 02:04:07 · answer #4 · answered by Spence 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it is red and there is presence of pus then believe me it will be infected, If you bathe it in salty water this should clean it.
2007-03-13 01:57:51 · answer #5 · answered by mc_H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds just like an infected piercing to me. Bathe it in some aniseptic, keep in clean visit your GP. Really common in naval piercings...
2007-03-13 01:57:33 · answer #6 · answered by mark leshark 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it is infected it will be red, maybe swollen and there will be puss. It may also be warm or hot to the touch. According to what you are describing it is infected.
2007-03-13 02:02:59 · answer #7 · answered by tcg7213 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say it is infected and on its way to getting worse. bathe in salt water but you need to see your Doc.
2007-03-13 01:57:55 · answer #8 · answered by Sugarlump 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is infected, the doctor can give you antibiotics (he won't make you take it out!)
2007-03-13 01:57:04 · answer #9 · answered by PinkPotions 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Manky.
2007-03-13 01:56:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋