I got my ear pierce friday and today when I woke up one of my ears lobe was swollen and it hurt real bad.  When I try to twirl the earring around blood and pus started to come out of the hole.  Now it is very sore and red (just my ear lobe).
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that happens pretty often when you get ears pierced.  You should wash the pierced ear with hydrogen peroxide.....use a Qtip and dab it on several times a day. You can find it in any drug store.\nIt is infected, but that should take care of it. It might take a few days but keep a close eye on it.\nIf that does not take care of the problem, see a doctor.
237102
You have an ear infection, go to your doc asap
45192
definitely go and see your doc it could be an infection.
45860
You might want to go to a local piercing place and ask someone there...they aren't the ones who did it but they aren't going to charge you or anything if you quick show it to them while looking for a different gauge bar. Seriously those people see all kinds of gross piercings gone wrong and your problem is probably very common.\nIs it red and infected or just itchy and dry?\nMaybe try some aloe...preferably straight from the plant if you have it handy untill you can actually show it to someone.
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Are you sinuses and/or allergies acting up?  About 2 months ago, I felt really stuffy and my ears began to plug up.  2 days later, my left ear began to leak a bit of blood.  The pressure in my sinuses had built up enough that it ruptured my eardrum to releave said pressure.  My doctor gave me 1500 mg antibiotic to clean out my sinuses (which became a sinus infection).  After about 3 weeks, my ears felt much better, and the pain was gone.
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Well your best bet is to try and find it and remove it, mostly because there is always a chance of infection.  However if you can't find it and its not really bothering you and its a relitively small piece it should be ok for now.  Your body will probably actually work it out after a while, much like it does a sliver.  But if its a bigger piece, becomes painful, red or swollen you need to hobble yourself down to the doctor's office as fast as your other foot can carry you!
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i also have my tongue pierced and this is what worked for me. first off, it should only take about 3 days for the swelling to go down. in the meantime, suck on ice cubes every once in awhile, the little ones work best. also they tell u not to eat anything dairy but i did. everytime u eat drink, smoke, put anything in your mouth, rinse it out with Listerene, the Original flavor,(the other flavors tend to irritate it because of the dyes) for about two weeks. after the two weeks, rinse out every other day.  \nif you are prone to infections then it may be the type of jewelry, or just not proper care. also ask your piercer about "deep cleanings".
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You could have a perforation (a small, tiny hole) in your eardrum which results from pressure withing the middle ear and it is usually called Otitus Media.  If your eardrum burst you would have blood trickling out of your ear as well.  I have had this happen and the pain got so intense, even sleeping pills and/or painkillers didn't help. Up to the point of it bursting, it was incredibly painful.  As soon as it did burst, all the pain went away but there was blood coming out of my ear.  It was actually a relief to me because it was intensely painful and as soon as it burst, I had no earache anymore.  Burst tympanic membranes will heal and you should get some antibiotics to clear up the infection in your middle ear so it doesn't keep happening.  Scar tissue will affect your hearing if it happens too many times.  Hope this helps.\n\nBy the way, did you examine your pillow?
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Try Peroxide every now and then besides of straight alcohol.  If that doesn't work take a Q-tip and rub baby oil around it being careful not to get in the piercing itself.
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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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it sorta sounds like it's just swollen from the piercing, cartiladge is painful to pierce and takes a long time to heal.  if it's just swollen and red I wouldn't worry too much but if it's leaking pus then you may have an infection.  whatever you do, don't take out the jewelry!  the hole will close up and seal the infection inside potentially causing you more pain and problems.  talk to the piercer about proper aftercare (I hope you went to a licensed professional) and call your doctor.  DO NOT USE ALCOHOL to try and disinfect, it will only irritate it more.  DO NOT TOUCH WITH BARE HANDS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN THOUROUGHLY WASHED, that should be a no-brainer.  when you're in the shower and the crusties around the jewelry is soft enough make sure you rotate the ring but never attempt to do this dry, it'll hurt and you'll make it worse if it is infected
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Dont Pop it!!!!!!!!! that may cause infection.....leave it alone and let it heal on its own....its probably a bruise......It will feel better in a couple of days and you wont even notice it.....if its really painful put some ice in your mouth and on the bruise ....that will help with the swelling and make it feel better.
605126
It could be the beginning of a keloid, which is a scarring and one of the dangers of piercings. Keloids can get quite large, so better get it checked.
475712
During your ear infection, the ear might have produced more wax than usual to protect the ear. Allow a week or two to see if it clears on its own accord, if it doesn't and your hearing is still a bit dull, go back to your Doctor, he may then be able to give you some treatment to clear things up for you. If you are very anxious about the ear, or anything else for that matter, visit your Doctor, he should be able to help reassure you, perhaps if he knows that you suffer with anxiety he'll be able to make you feel better. Please don't suffer alone, there's good help in this day and age. Also there are loads of really nice people on here that have suffered from anxiety and know how you feel. You'll be good at helping them too as you've had first hand experience.
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There might be some soreness after any surgical procedure, however some signs might suggest infection and warrant seeking early attention.  I would advise to seek attention before Thursday, if:\n- you have fever\n- if the area has become red, warm and more painful than it was  (you  can expect some pain and redness, but it should not be \n  MORE painful, redder or warmer than before).\n- if there is discharge coming from the wound (not blood, but pus-like discharge;  try to press lightly around the wound and see if \nyou can express  some discharge from it).\n\nHope it helps
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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.
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I'm a piercer, and almost everybody I've pierced has said that it dosent hurt. Its actuially one of the easiest piercings to get done. I got it done, and truthfully, my pain tolarance is very low.( I took it out a few years ago though).I scream when I get blood taken, or when I get a needle at a doctor.\n\nIf you look at the structure of the tongue, there is two muscles that run paralell beside eachother. The veins and most of the nerves are along the sides aswell(usuially-the piercer should check with a flashlight to check your tongue). \nWhen you clamp the tongue to pierce it, you clamp a bit of the sides, and thats why the clamp hurts a bit. The clamp is a good thing, because it keeps your tongue from moving around, and you get pierced at the right place. The needle part goes through the middle tissue, which dosent hurt that much.\nWhat does hurt is the after effects. The tongue is a quick healing piercing ( fully healed in about 2 weeks), but it tends to swell alot. It can be swollen for 5 to 7 days.Ice and popsicles can help.So can advil and anti-inflamatory medication.\n\nHeres a copy of the proper aftercare.From the APP website(Its a great website, you should check it out)\n\nCleaning Solutions\nUse either one or both of the following solutions for inside the mouth:\n\n- Antimicrobial or antibacterial alcohol-free mouth rinse* \n- Packaged sterile saline solution* with no additives (read the label!) or non-iodized sea salt mixture: Dissolve 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of non-iodized (iodine free) sea salt into one cup (8 oz) of warm distilled or bottled water. A stronger mixture is not better! Saline solution that is too strong can irritate the piercing. (If you have high blood pressure or a heart condition, please check with your doctor before using a saline product inside the mouth as your primary cleaning solution.)\n\nCLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSIDE THE MOUTH\nRinse mouth 4-5 times daily with cleaning solution for 30-60 seconds after meals and at bedtime during the entire healing period. If you over clean, it may cause discoloration or irritation of tongue. \n\nWHAT IS NORMAL?\n- For the first three to five days: significant swelling, light bleeding, bruising, and/or tenderness.\n- After that: Some swelling, light secretion of a whitish yellow fluid (not pus).\n- A piercing may seem healed before healing is complete. This is because piercings heal from the outside in, and although it feels healed the tissue remains fragile on the inside. BE PATIENT, and Keep cleaning throughout the entire healing period.\n- Even healed piercings can shrink or close in minutes after having been there for years! This varies from person to person; if you like your piercing, leave the jewelry in place.\n\nWHAT TO DO\nTo help reduce swelling\n- Allow small pieces of ice to dissolve in the mouth.\n- Take an over the counter, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as Ibuprofen or Naproxyn Sodium* according to package instructions.\n- Sleep with your head elevated above your heart during the first few nights.\n\nTo maintain good oral hygiene\n- Use a new soft-bristled toothbrush and keep it clean.\n- Brush your teeth, and use your chosen rinse (saline or mouthwash) after every meal.\n- During healing floss daily, and gently brush your teeth, tongue and jewelry. Once healed, brush the jewelry more thoroughly to avoid plaque build up.\n\nStay healthy\n- The healthier your lifestyle, the easier it will be for your piercing to heal.\n- Get enough sleep and eat a nutritious diet.\n\nWHAT TO AVOID\n- DO NOT PLAY WITH THE JEWELRY. Long term effects of playing with, and clicking the jewelry against the teeth can result in permanent damage to teeth and other oral structures. See the APP’s Brochure: “Oral Piercing Risks and Safety Measures” for more information.\n- Avoid undue trauma; excessive talking or playing with the jewelry during healing can cause the formation of unsightly and uncomfortable scar tissue, migration, and other complications