Anybody ever had their bellybutton pierced then infected?

Question:

i got my belly button pierced and it got infected and it hurts rele bad what should i do?

it is swollen and it feels hot when you touch it

Answers:
first thing is to clean it often, use antibacirial ointment of some kind, you may even try hydrogen peroxide, i know that peroxide is contriversial but it works. if after a couple days its not getting better then you will have to remove the jewelery and let it heal. also make sure that its good jewelery (surgical steel).

i don't know anyone who has NOTgotten infected belly button piercing. I used Bactine spray on mine b/c it numbs the area, cleans it good, and doesn't burn. If it starts to look like there are streaks going up your skin towards your heart, get to the ER quick.

take the ring out and keep it out

clean it with alcohol (preferably) if you dont have alcohol clean it w/ peroxide or iodine (maybe)

and if it doesnt get any better go to the ER or doctors

Swollen and HOT TO THE TOUCH means see the doc ASAP. You obviously have a nasty infection that needs to be checked out ASAP. Call your doc when you read this or go to urgent care and get it treated.

I have my belly pierced but hasn't ever gonne bad.
However, I know that you have to put water and salt with a smalL piece of cotton twice a day for a month (when u first have it pierced). If nothing happens you should see a doctor. Good luck! :)

When I got mine done the first time they didn't do it right, by which I mean in the wrong spot. It was suppose to be done slightly back from where it was originally done. So you may have that same problem.
Mine swelled up, I took it out, squeezed out the infection, went back to the place I got it done in the first place. The owner realized the problem. I had to wait untill it was completely healed and he re-pierced it for free. Never had a problem since.

Anybody ever had their bellybutton pierced then infected?

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