i had my tongue pierced 8 days ago,for a few days now around the piercing is a small white circle top and underneath the tongue.also a hard ball like lump inside the tongue.in front and behind it is normal size.its not swollen at all or painfull.is it normal?
2007-03-25 06:53:34 · 10 answers · asked by mandy w 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Go see your piercer.
Also, if you do suspect it to be infected, DON'T TAKE IT OUT. If you do, then the holes close up and the infection is sealed inside your body--very dangerous!
2007-03-25 06:57:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aftercare of tongue piercing is more complicated than other piercing.
* Avoid the playing with tongue piercing and don't touch the tongue for several weeks.
* To keep the area clean use an antiseptic alcohol free mouthwash 2-3 times daily, as the
alcohol will irritate piercing and slow healing.
* Rinse the pierce area with warm salt water.
* Rinse the tongue eating after something.
* Avoid eating hot, spicy foods, taking alcohol, hot drinks, smoking during the healing
process.
* Eat small amount of soft foods.
* Avoid engaging in oral sex for several weeks.
* To prevent infection use a sterilized jewelry.
* The swelling must be shortening by using a longer piece of initial jewelry. Later, this can
be replaced by a shorter piece of jewelry to prevent the healed piercing from damaging of
teeth and gums.
* Clod water, sucking on ice will help to migrate the swelling and soreness.
2007-03-27 23:09:15 · answer #2 · answered by ycomp_ff 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i had my tongue pierced i had no swelling or anything i do remember there being a small white circle on top but that was healing, i wouldnt see the dr yet they are likley to tell you to take it out regardless but i would def go back to the piercer and show them just to be sure and put your mind at rest if there is a problem then they will give you the best advise provided they are reputable. good luck
2007-03-26 10:41:16 · answer #3 · answered by hawkins 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it doesn't hurt that is a very good sign. Just to be safe you could rinse your mouth out with peroxide W/ water for a few days.
2007-03-25 06:57:24 · answer #4 · answered by ♥SummerRain♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just leave it and keep spraying it with savalon the disinfectant there will be a lump for a while ! just keep good mouth hygiene and it should be fine !
2007-03-25 06:58:39 · answer #5 · answered by maddie xx 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give your piercer a ring or see them, and in the meantime don't do anything to it. doctors may not always be familiar with those things.
2007-03-25 09:46:03 · answer #6 · answered by misspimousse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds infected, go see a doctor.
2007-03-25 07:01:09 · answer #7 · answered by Rayne 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, that is normal. It's just as normal as stupidity, infection, and death.
2007-03-25 06:56:53 · answer #8 · answered by yahoohoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. you probably could loose your tongue.
lol. jk` but you do need to have it checked. did the person tht peirced it have their licence?
good luck with ur infected tongue
2007-03-25 06:57:49 · answer #9 · answered by pooky 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should take the piecing out or it will get worse.
2007-03-25 06:56:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋