Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How long would it take before belly piercing infection symptoms show?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Infection: An infection after a navel piercing is quite common and should manifest within the first few days or weeks. Keeping the area clean with an antibacterial soap and possibly a topical antibiotic can help. Allergic reaction to the metal piercing are often confused with infections.
Answered 4/6/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What can cause stabbing pain by belly button. feel very deep internally and worse on bending forward. no piercings or outside infection that I can see.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does it help? Does bio-oil help to remove a small keloid from my belly button? My keloid doesn't itch or anything is just there from a piercing infection about 2 years ago. What can I do?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Why is my belly piercing so sore & warm and swallon ? With light brownish pus no blood & no odor. I had it for 7 months with no infection
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Infection in belly button (oozing blood, pus and tender, not from piercing) appointment with pcp 4 days out. Should i seek urgent care or wait ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Will an infection in a belly piercing cause flu symptoms?
How should I treat a possible belly button piercing infection?
I have an infection on my belly button piercing. What Can I do?
Can amoxicillin be used for an infection in belly button piercing?
I got my belly piercing 9 months ago. I now have a blister but no other signs of infection. I figured it's just rubbing from gym exercise. But help?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
