Warning signs of a tongue piercing infection
September 03, 2004
By: Lori Wilkerson
All body piercings need careful attention, but with tongue
piercing, you should be especially aware of certain risks that
aren’t present with most other body modifications.
Because of the unusual placement of a tongue piercing and the
fact that the tongue is such a sensitive part of the body, you want
to watch for some very specific things in the days and weeks
following the insertion of a new tongue ring.
Any of these symptoms means you should immediately seek the
advice of your piercing professional or a medical professional:
- Yellow or green discharge (a whitish or clear discharge is
normal drainage) from the tongue piercing
- Scarring or thickened tissue that builds up and darkens around
the piercing hole
- Bleeding or tearing after the initial healing of the tongue
piercing
- A low-grade fever that is persistent in the days following
your tongue piercing
- Red streaks and painful tenderness radiating out from the
piercing hole
It is important to remember that even if you have any of these
symptoms, do not remove your tongue jewelry before consulting your
piercer. A tongue piercing can close up in a matter of only a few
minutes to a few hours, so it is best to see of the infection can be
successfully treated without removing the jewelry. In most cases,
this can be done with no problem.
About the Author:
Lori Wilkerson is a successful freelance writer and publisher of
http://www.body-jewelry-useek.com. Body jewelry, piercing and tattooing information you seek to perfectly adorn your body.
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