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Ear piercing

2018-12-07 18:22:35
Did my 3rd ear lobe piercing and it itches a lot.. i did it two months back.. it's only on one side.. other ear is fine.. i don't want to take the jewellery out.. it looks like a bruise.. please suggest what should i do
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Take your jewellery out of that ear immediately if you feel any swelling or pain at the site of piercing as it may become severly infected.
Next Steps
Consult an ent specialist and start medicines to reduce the swellings and pain (if any)
Health Tips
Dont wear any jewellery in the ear till the time there is no bruise

Answered2018-12-08 03:40:27

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