A member asked:

I got my tongue pierced and it got infected. i took it out and, now it's sore. what is the best way to treat this?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See your doctor: Or an ENT for an evaluation of the tongue and leave out the piercing.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tongue Piercings: Don't know if you are currently on antibiotics or not. If your tongue is seeping drainage that is other then white-colored or that is malodorous – then please seek medical care. Try saltwater gargles. Mix tsp of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle w this several times/day.

Answered 3/31/2014

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