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Got my tongue pierced a week ago. its slowly improving with swelling but keeps bleeding. its not alot but enough to get aggravated. normal? infected?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

See oral surgeon: Likely normal. Probably a good idea to get examined by oral surgeon to make sure.

Dr Coleman agreed

Answered 4/10/2015

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