My right ear lobe is a little swollen this morning. I got my ears pierced 3 days ago and I really don't want them to get infected. It's not red that I can see, and its just a tad sore but nothing major. Its just a small amount of swelling. Is this a sign that I am getting an infection?
2007-11-15 06:03:25 · 18 answers · asked by girlsforchrist2006 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
if thers puss comming out theres an infecetion. clean it out w salt water either way. if ther is puss comming out u shouldnt take it out coz the puss can stay in there and get worse. its probably nothing since u just got it peirced. clean it w salt water 6 times a day for the next 2 weeks. and move it around.
2007-11-15 06:07:32 · answer #1 · answered by Tina 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not likely. Just grab a peice of ice, stick it on there and let the swelling go down. The only reason it's swelling is because it's not used to that metal being in there. If it starts bleeding A LOT, and swelling on both ears, then you might be allergic to the metal in the earring. However, you probably slept on your right side, so your ear is just a little sore. You'll be alright, trust me, I've had my ears pierced twice...it's normal. Just remember to turn the earring around in your ear...you know twist it...or it has to be surgically removed, NOT fun. :)
2007-11-15 06:08:33 · answer #2 · answered by Cassadan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lean real close to your monitor and show me your ear..
No, not that ear. Your other right ear.
It does look swollen. And it's a bit green, but that may be my monitor. It's been acting up lately.
I'd clean the pierced area on BOTH ears with alcohol and then use some antibacterial cream. Probably just a simple reaction to the piercing. But if it doesn't clear up in a couple days, you should see your doctor.
Now, please put two dollars into the CD tray of your computer and click on Windows Media Player. I'm only charging for the right ear. The left one is free.
2007-11-15 06:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by BC 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no i dont think so. the swelling might have come from sleeping on it or just from tha fact that its a new piercing but most of the time people get swellings. i did even with my thrid piercing. just make sure ur cleaning it and and not touching it when u dont need to to prevent infection. ull b fine
2007-11-15 06:08:28 · answer #4 · answered by LA Miami 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow these steps in order...every day:
1) Clean your ear lobe with DIAL Anti-Bacterial Hand Soap.
2) Wipe your ear lobe with a cotton ball/swab soaked in alcohol.
3) Apply NEOSPORIN to your ear lobe..
2007-11-15 06:08:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be a sign. Start putting antibiotic cream on it now and keep it really clean with pereoxide. If it is enfection starting this should stop it before it gets worse.
2007-11-15 12:21:19 · answer #6 · answered by k-baby 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
possibly it might be the start so make sure you use antiseptic cream or TCP lotion and turn your earring round regularly so that it does not stick. If it does not calm down in a few days visit the doctors.
2007-11-15 06:09:19 · answer #7 · answered by tammy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no swollen means its healing its self.,..if it gets red or pussy yellow in color than its infected......you need to put neosporn on it now ,,and clean it 2 times aday ,,and repeat the steps until gone about 7 days.....you ll be fine
2007-11-15 06:41:56 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put aspirin and a band-aid on it. I should heal in a few days. never touch bloody parts with your hand they could get infected.
2007-11-15 06:08:22 · answer #9 · answered by sorenmueller 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be infected tak out the earring and maybe it wil go down but not go to the doctors. And maybe think about getting it pierced again......wait awhile........
xxxJenna
2007-11-15 06:07:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋