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Had nipple piercings taken out seven years ago. right nipple is extremely sore and has white discharge at piercing site. infected? also some blood.
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Infection.: The white discharge leads me to believe you have gotten infected. I urge you to see a physician immediately!
Answered 11/1/2015
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Possibly: 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.
Answered 11/1/2015
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