Question 1

can nose piercings cause headaches?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If there is congestion which backs up into the nasal passages, headaches may occur. However, if the nasal structures feel and appear normal, I would look for other causes of headache. Your physician or a neurologist can evaluate and advise you if you experience frequent headaches.

Question 2

prescribed phenoxymethylpenicillin and fusidic acid for tonsillitis, sore nose piercing and bad headache. not told to remove nose ring though.correct?

Accepted Answer

Most say 'remove': I know that the majority of doctors would advice removal and it couldn't be a bad idea. If you can call the doc you saw to clarify, do it. If you think it a wise idea, do it.  Healing will be faster and cleanliness easier. Up to you - best wishes.

Question 3

can getting a nose piercing cause paralysis in the face?

Accepted Answer

Not ordinarily: There are no nerves in the walls or septum of the nose controling facial muscles. Nose piercing is also not usually done under anesthesia. Careless or unsanitary piercing or anesthesia injection by an inexperienced or unlicensed person can result in any kind of complication or infection. If you have paralysis after facial piercing see a doctor immediately.

Question 4

after5months of my nose piercing,i faced little bump.afer10days medication,it was healed properly.so,now i change my nosepin,but it hurt me a lot cause of shrinking my piercing hole.i think will it not be agin wounded & infected!what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: At this stage I recommend consulting a nose piercing specialist near you which can be found on the internet. Even better would be to ask a physician or surgeon if he/she does piercings and consult one.

Question 5

did nose piercing cause sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Nasal piercing: Hello, it is unlikely that the act of nasal piercing caused a sinus infection. Unless your piercing tract has been giving you trouble with infection, it probably has little association with your sinus troubles.

Question 6

what can cause a headache that is sharp like nails piercing the head and on the right side of the head?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Migraine for one thing; however, the goal would be to make sure that something more serious is not the case.  If this is a new or different type of headache for you, see your doctor.

Question 7

i get piercing headaches occasionally on one side of my head with exertion.   it feels like someone is stabbing me. what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Usually change in blood flow to brain but see neurologist for complete answer.

Question 8

is my infected nose ring piercing, swollen painful tonsil and throat and extreme headache and tiredness linked? best treatment?

Accepted Answer

Infection: see your Primary care Doc and start taking antibiotics otherwise the infection can spread to your brain resulting in meningitis.

Question 9

infected nose ring piercing, huge swollen right tonsil, sore throat, exhausted, bad headache. what shall i do?

Accepted Answer

Infected Piercing: from what you describe this is a significant infection. You need to be seen right now by a physician, meaning the Emergency Room.  You need the piercing out of your nose and you need to be on antibiotics.  This is very serious.  It could be life threatening if not treated!

Question 10

how do you disinfect a nose piercing?

Accepted Answer

Nose piercing.: The easiest way would be to immerse it in rubbing alcohol - assuming the material isn't harmed by alcohol.   Let it sit for several minutes and remove and let it air dry.   Another way - if the material will withstand it - put it in a cup of boiling water and let it sit for several minutes.   Make sure you do take the piercing apart.

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Prescribed phenoxymethylpenicillin and fusidic acid for tonsillitis, sore nose piercing and bad headache. not told to remove nose ring though.correct?

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Can getting a nose piercing cause paralysis in the face?

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After5months of my nose piercing,i faced little bump.afer10days medication,it was healed properly.so,now i change my nosepin,but it hurt me a lot cause of shrinking my piercing hole.i think will it not be agin wounded & infected!what should i do?

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Did nose piercing cause sinus infection?

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What can cause a headache that is sharp like nails piercing the head and on the right side of the head?

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I get piercing headaches occasionally on one side of my head with exertion. it feels like someone is stabbing me. what causes this?

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Is my infected nose ring piercing, swollen painful tonsil and throat and extreme headache and tiredness linked? best treatment?

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Infected nose ring piercing, huge swollen right tonsil, sore throat, exhausted, bad headache. what shall i do?

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How do you disinfect a nose piercing?

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