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I'm curious as to what can i use for pain after my tongue piercing?

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Anti-inflammatory : Ibiprophen meds are fairly efficient in controlling pain and most importantly inflammation which is the bigger risk of tongue piercing. Be sure to follow up with an oral surgeon if you have any complications.

Answered 6/4/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Consider NSAID or: tylenonl. Tongue piercing comes w continued pain as well as swelling, tenderness, bleeding & bruising for around 5 days. If the swelling makes it difficult to breath then you need emergent medical evaluation to ensure that your airway does not become compromised. If the tongue is seeping drainage that is other then white-colored or that is malodorous – then please seek medical care for a possible

Answered 11/28/2017

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