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Very irritated navel piercing don't know if infected what can i do to relieve the pain and swelling? currently 8m pregnant!
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See a doctor ASAP: This should be examined and evaluated for infection before it becomes more serious. Please do this right away.
Answered 10/30/2015
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Agree w Dr. Raff: 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 10/31/2015
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