WhitneySigns of an Infected Belly Button Piercing
August 4th 2010 13:57
Belly button piercings are one of the more popular types of piercings, and generally they are pretty easy to care for, but that doesn't mean that they don't reject or get infected, as that's pretty common as well.
Remember that when you first get a new piercing, it is normal for it to be red, swollen, and painful. So, don't get alarmed just yet. If the discomfort and swelling remain or worsen, then it's time to worry. Don't worry if you are experiencing leakage, as that is normal healing, especially if it's just a clear or light yellow, but if the leakage is a dark yellow or green color, then worry, as this is puss and infection.
The basic signs of a belly button infection include:
* Pain
* Swelling
* Redness
* Puss
* Fever
* Odor
If you have any of these signs for a prolonged period of time, you will need to treat the piercing as though it is infected. Do not remove the jewelry, and clean it as though it is a new piercing.
Problems with Belly Button Piercing - Is My Belly Button Piercing Infected?
Remember that when you first get a new piercing, it is normal for it to be red, swollen, and painful. So, don't get alarmed just yet. If the discomfort and swelling remain or worsen, then it's time to worry. Don't worry if you are experiencing leakage, as that is normal healing, especially if it's just a clear or light yellow, but if the leakage is a dark yellow or green color, then worry, as this is puss and infection.
The basic signs of a belly button infection include:
* Pain
* Swelling
* Redness
* Puss
* Fever
* Odor
If you have any of these signs for a prolonged period of time, you will need to treat the piercing as though it is infected. Do not remove the jewelry, and clean it as though it is a new piercing.
Problems with Belly Button Piercing - Is My Belly Button Piercing Infected?
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