Question 1

how long should i wait to change my belly ring to prevent infection?

Accepted Answer

Totally healed: I would wait until it looks like the skin is healed-no sore spot or scab. If there is a scab put on vaseline or aquaphor ointment since that will help it help faster.

Question 2

how can you know if your repierced belly ring is healed?

Accepted Answer

Return to normal: The healing phase is complete when there is no redness or swelling around where the skin is pierced.

Question 3

what is the best way to stop your belly ring from hurting?

Accepted Answer

Re-assess: You must first be sure the area is not infected. The best way to do this is to make an appointment with your physician. You must also make sure you clean the area as instructed. Be sure the belly jewelry is the right size, as well. Finally, you may not be someone who can tolerate jewelry in that area. You may need to remove it. Make sure there is no infection. See your doctor.

Question 4

if you don't have anything to clean your belly ring with what can you use?

Accepted Answer

Salt water: New piercings are usually cleaned twice a day. Do not twist  jewelry / post. Saturate gauze w saline solution (pinch of sea salt in warm water), place on piercing &amp; allow it to gently drip into the piercing. Or you can buy pressurized saline solution at a drug store. An alternate way to clean navel piercings:  rapidly turn over a cup of warm saline on to the piercing. This should create a small

Question 5

how to prevent a belly ring from getting infected or atracting lint?

Accepted Answer

Clean: By keeping the area clean and dry. You can use soap and water. Hibiclens is a antibacterial soap.

Question 6

should i be concerned about white puss normal for belly ring thats 9 weeks old?

Accepted Answer

Pus is not normal: Check for signs of infection: ^'ed redness, warmth, swelling. ^'ed tenderness, pus, red streaking, swollen lymph nodes or fever. Recommend keeping piercing in place  unless directed by Dr (if removed – drainage tract will close up w ^'ed risk of abscess formation). Call Dr for medical evaluation. Your Dr may prescribe oral antibiotics or antibiotic ointments to apply to piercing site.

Question 7

what are the negative consequences of taking out 5 month old belly ring for 15-20 mins?

Accepted Answer

It depends: The ring should be removed if their are signs or symptoms of infection. Look for redness, drainage, or oozing. If any of these symptoms develop you should seek a medical opinion.

Question 8

can you catch any disease from someone else's belly ring even if it's been cleaned before insertion?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hepatitis b and hepatitis c are 2 of the more popular infections that people can get through this type of swap.  What is that person's HIV status? This is a very dangerous practice.

Question 9

do i need to take out my belly ring if i am pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No: But you may want to.  The skin over the ring will get very very thin as you grow.  The ring may pull through no matter what you do and you may want to remove it before that happens.

Question 10

is it safe to have or get a belly ring while i'm pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: The belly button ring itself is pretty safe.  However, as your belly stretches the skin over the ring will get thinner and the ring may pull through.  Most women take their ring out before they hit the third trimester.

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