A member asked:

My two week old belly piercing isred and hurts a little. people say its infected but its not creating a yellow or green puss and doesn't smell, is it?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Possibly: The cardinal signs of inflammation are warmth, redness, pain, swelling. You have at least 2 of these and should get this looked at by a doctor before the infection, if present, begins to spread and becomes severe. May require removal of the piercing.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Scott Bolhack answered

Specializes in Wound care

Belly piercing: This should be seen by a clinician. 'people' may be correct and this is infected. You may also be reacting to the piercing material also.

Answered 12/30/2012

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