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My nose ring very painful and red. now have very sore throat, massive tonsil on same side as piercing, tired heachache, is this caused by piercing?
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Not likely: that your symptoms are caused entirely from infected piercing. However, infection on the nose can spread to brain, so get to a doctor for immediate treatment.
Answered 9/15/2018
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