I just got my ear cartilage pierced at a seemingly reputable tattoo parlor. Now im peeing blood and it HURTS. Could my piercing be responsible for this? Any information on what could be wrong?
209814
I have never heard of a piercing causing hematuria (blood in the urine).  These are the causes of hematuria:\n\n"Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men over 40 \nKidney and bladder stones \nKidney disease \nMedications (e.g., quinine, rifampin, phenytoin) \nTrauma (e.g., a blow to the kidneys) \nTumors and/or cancer in the urinary system \nUrinary tract blockages \nViral infections of the urinary tract and sexually transmitted diseases, particularly in women \nThere are rare diseases and genetic disorders that also cause hematuria. Some of these are: \nSickle cell anemia (inherited blood disorder) \nSystemic lupus erythmatosus (chronic inflammatory disorder of connective tissue) \nvon Hippel-Landau disease (hereditary disease in which benign tumors form on the spinal cord, kidneys, testicles, and other organs)"\n\nhttp://www.urologychannel.com/hematuria/causes.shtml\n\nYou really do need a doctor to help determine what is causing your hematuria.
637206
Omg don't listen to the first answer! \n\nBut yes, you can re-pierce it, it just might hurt this time becuase you're piercing the same cartilage you've had pierced before.\n\nWhen was the last day you had your nose ring in? You may want to wait a few months just to make sure its healed fully. Just please don't do it yourself!! Go to a GOOD tattoo/piercing shop.\n\nBest of luck. :)
266960
DO NOT USE sea salt/rubbing alcohol, it will cause skin dehydration which will result in bad healing process and will burn out the good and bad bacteria, use 100% lavender oil, what u have is called hypertronic scarring, use the lavender oil twice a day for 7 to 14 days, make green tea and apply it with a cotton ball directly on the piercing gently twice a day and after wards use the lavender oil.DO NOT USE ANY KIND OR OINTMENT AT ALL. And if you have the possibility to change your jewelry to titanium do it ( not gold, not silver, not surgical steel...). Do not take off your piercing, cartilage piercings take over 6 months to heal, if you take it of and put it back in it will rip throught the scar tissue and might even get the "bump" bigger.
489205
There are several issues that can cause bumps around piercings.  Some are related to infection, and may go away. First, remove the earring.. and keep it out.  Place warm/hot compresses on the area once or twice daily.  This may help the bump decrease in size.   \n\nAnother issue that is more difficult would be something called a "Keloid".  This is basically excessive scar tissue from injury.  Cells reproduce to fill in the tissue removed by the piercing.  In this instance, it continues growing because the cells are uncertain when to stop.  \n\nThose who are more prone to Keloids are of Asian or African descent, and tend to be genetic.  Those who are not under those categories can also have Keloids, as I am aware of people with many skin tones, (including very fair-skinned people) who have this issue.\n\nThere are various websites that claim cures for these, although I would recommend seeing a dermatologist or your general physician for treatment.\n\nKeep an eye on it, treat it gently and with hot compresses that will not burn the skin.  If it continues to bother you, seek treatment.  Piercing bumps can effect the remainder of your piercings, and could cause long-term damage.  I would absolutely not re-pierce the ear until you have determined the true issue, and are able to have it treated.\n\nEdited to add:  Please don't use peroxide.  It is not PH balanced.  It is actually harmful to skin..  use alcohol instead!\nBest wishes.
187069
Anything can happen if you do a piercing at home. I highly advise against this practice. Since you do not have the proper equipment to sterilize or even to perform the piercing, any number of things could go wrong--including serious risk of infection. Go someplace professional and have it done. Sure you may pay a little bit of money for it, but in the long run you will save money--if you did it yourself and got it infected, you'd have a lot of money tied up in doctor bills and medicines. Not worth it!
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No, it doesn't hurt at all actually. I didn't even feel a sting like someone else mentioned...All I felt was pressure. I've had my nostril pierced for a lil' over 2 yrs. now....\n\nI was extremely nervous before I went because I had heard stories about how it makes your eyes water it hurts so bad, & how much it can bleed...Needless to say neither of those happened to me...It bled just a tiny bit just around the piercing itself, but the piercer cleaned it up & I was good to go...\n\nClean it with Dial antibaterial soap, and/or sea salt soaks, & you'll be fine...It honestly hurts worse to get your ears pierced than your nostril...Good luck!!
199152
Well first of all, careful when you're playing with it. I got mine pierced and immediately started playing with it. I ended up ripping the pierce causing me immense pain for the week it took to heal. You can't really fix the hole unless you get a smaller gauge and then stop yourself from playing with it. The other person is right though. A metal barbell can leave miniscule cracks in your teeth causing them to rot. I have actually chipped one of my teeth with my tongue ring. For that reason I would recommend at least get a barbell with plastic capture beads. They also have ones with plastic barbells, but i found myself playing with that more than my metal one. My dentist even told me that the plastic ones are better, they do less damage to your teeth. Your other option is get a bigger gauge. Say you have a 14, see if you can use a 12. You should wait for a while before you try to do that, but it will make the bigger hole less noticeable. Of course, if you play with it and stretch it out....well I'm sure you know where I'm going with that. Hope this helps!
550751
Yes it was normal for me anyways.  As long as your ear isnt turning red in that spot and staying red and that it isnt oozing good you should be fine. Wash your ears gentle with non scented anti bacterial soap and you should be on your way to healing fast :)\n\nHere is what you should do for taking care of your piercing:\n\nAlways wash your hands with soap and water before touching the pierced area or jewelry to keep bacteria from your hands away from the piercing site. Keeping the pierced area clean is the most important way to prevent infection. \n\nCleanse the piercing site with appropriate solution as frequently as recommended for that particular site, and for the full length of time recommended for healing. (See third paragraph.)\n\nKeep pierced area free of chemicals such as perfume, hair spray or hair gel. After showering, rinse the pierced area with clear water to remove soap or shampoo residue. \n\nDo not hold a public telephone against a newly pierced ear. Clean your telephone frequently with a disinfectant. \n\nFollowing ear or facial piercing, be sure your pillowcase is clean and changed frequently. \n\nA gauze pad or cotton swab can be used to clean crusts from around the jewelry. Use a new swab for each piercing site. Jewelry should be rotated once or twice while applying solution during each cleaning. \n\nEarrings should not be removed or changed for at least a month, and should be worn continually for the first 4 to 6 months. Other piercing sites may require more specific care. \n\nIf you do get an infection here is what you can do:\n\nIf 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. \n\nMild infections of the ear lobe (soft tissue) may be treated with proper cleansing and the local use of antibiotic ointment daily for one to two weeks. Jewelry should be left in to allow drainage of exudate. If no improvement, medical evaluation and treatment is recommended.
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I would call your sinus Doctor, usually an ear, nose and throat Doctor and get some X-rays done. Sounds like you may have damaged the cartilage in one of those incidents. I broke my nose once and had to have surgery. When I broke it, there was no blood, so this might be the answer. Good Luck!
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Oh my god!  Go to the ER!!  Ahh, not really though I am sure someone is going to answer that.  They always do.  \n\nFirst off I agree that this is extremely unlikely to be cardiac related.  I am comforted by the fact that you can replicate the discomfort by movement.  The most likely thing that you did was either a muscle strain or possibly even a sprain where the ligaments stabilize the cartilage and bone joint at about your central chest (roughly at the nipple line vertically).  If its a sprain you should be able to isolate the spot right there.  If its a strain its more likely to be generalized.  Either way  the treatment is the same.  Rest, Ice, anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen.  After a day if you are still having the discomfort you can add a warm water soak and gentle stretching to the plan.  It should resolve on its own within the week.\n\n(Oh, and I really buy the getting ready for bed story wink wink)\n\nGood luck.. I hope you're feeling better soon.
345452
Ha, I got a tattoo on my inner lip saying: 'pierce here' only because I was going to get my lip pierced. I couldn't get it pierced for a few weeks all because of that. Plus, I woke up with a sore lip and I had no idea why. I didn't figure it out for a while
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is it black or dark brown, like old blood. should get this checked out asap by gp. could be blocked oil glands, cysts, trauma, or something with the lymph glands. needs further testing and treatment. has he recently had his nipple pierced? it could be infected. tell him to get it checked.
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Hi there\n\nPlease go see your local doctor. What you have is a complication from taking blood. With any procedure there is risks. \n\nHere the nurse has inserted the needle and a few things could have occurred - \n\n1. the needle has gone through the vein and pierced your nerve which will give you a pins and needles sensation, usually going away in a week.\n\n2. the needle has gone through the vein and instead of blood being able to be withdrawn into the needle, it has leaked into the surrounding tissue near your elbow joint.\n\nYou describe the latter problem to a certain degree. When there is pressure caused by the leaking of blood, this will affect circulation to anything that is distal to it - in simple terms this means your hand will be cooler, maybe slightly darker in color.. your nailbeds may not be the same pink color but dusky/dark compared to the other arm. Also due to pressure you may experience more pins and needles or pain. The blood that has leaked into the tissues will eventually be absorbed into your body again but you are looking a few weeks away. Potentially if the tear in the vein is large, the blood wont stop leaking and pressure will continue to happen... acting like a torniquet in your elbow area. If the complications you are experiencing continue, then potentially an operation is needed to relieve the pressure and fix the bleeding point.\n\nBasically, go to your doctor so that he can see a baseline view of your arm and symptoms. If they get worse then an ultrasound of your arm will be necessary to assess the problem more accurately so that the apprpriate intervention can be put in place.\n\nUnfortunately this is a common occurrence of taking blood, although your symptoms describe it a bit more serious.\n\nGood luck
526480
It's quite common for piercings to get infected.  I'd say you're definitely suffering from an infection.  Don't get overly anxious about it, but do definitely have it checked out.
437004
Obviously you have an infection.  I would be VERY surprised if it didn't have something to do with your piercing.  But you should go to the doctor and have them check it.  Whatever is going on, you need at least an antibiotic...possibly pills AND ointment.  Depends on what is infected and how badly.
616659
it will be sore for a few weeks yet or even months, it all depends on your body and how long it takes to heal. the darkened area will prob just be bruising from the piercing. When i had mine done this all happened and had gunk all round it for a while. Get some salt water in an egg cup and soak it for a few mins every day. this will help the healing process.if it starts bleeding or starts worrying you go o the doctors or the place where you got it done just to be sure.x
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yes, as a person in the health field, ANY amount of blood in your urine, should spark you into seeking medical attention...  blood in your urine could mean a problem in ur urethra, urinary bladder, ureter, or your kidney, usually an infection, but you want to go make sure and rule out all other possible causes...  b/c it hurts when u urinate, it's probably an infection, and you'll be given a course of antibiotics, but a visit to the doctor is mandatory for you at this point, before anything has a chance to progress...