Does Tongue Piercing Hurt- 239 Questions Answered

I got my tongue piercing done on Wednesday and every time I wake up in the mornings there is a small bit of blood and a pale yellow discolouration but I was told this may be due to using mouthwash too often but I'm scared it's not, and the blood is worrying me.

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Dr. Bhavesh D. Rusawat Pediatric Dentist | Mumbai

Bleeding is due to non healing and continues movement of tongue... And if its done by any non professional then thr are chances that he mite have injured any small vessel of tongue while piercing... ... Read More

I have a weird bump on my tongue and my entire tongue feels like it is on fire and it hurts pretty bad

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Dr. Prof. Mahendra Raj Oral Medicine and Radiology | Chennai

You must consult an Oral Medicine expert who is a specialist in Mouth diseases and cancer. ... Read More

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I have some pain in my right side of the tongue. Consulted many dentist who said my tongue is being hurt by the teeths as it is coming in between. Also doctor says my tongue is large and have teeth marks over the tongue. I am worried and keep thing negative things about it. Please help. There are no ulcers seen on the tongue. When there is a pain i

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Asked for Male, 31 Years 335 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Bamane Dentist | Pune

It may be due to sharp edges to teeth. Or due to bruxism habit in sleep. Or due to habitual smoking. Or recent history of cold. ... Read More

While doing tongue cleaner i hurt my taste bud in left side of tongue and it became red and swollen. What medicine should i take Please suggest me

Asked for Male, 32 Years 496 Views v

Dr. K.S Thamizhselvi Dentist for Patients with Special Needs | Chennai

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Hi...if its surely because of tongue cleaning ,it may be a traumatic ulcer.It will subside in few days if left undisturbed.I f u can't tolerate pain while eating or in normal apply dentogel in the aff ... Read More

I pierced my tongue last week friday and i can eat a bit with a bit of difficulty and bad breathe and white coating. is this part if the healing process?

Asked for Female, 20 Years 67 Views v

Dr. Shilpa Shashikiran Dentist | Bangalore

ORAL PIERCINGS , as a dentist we dont recommend ... Read More

My tongue feels heavy and has a dull pain what can it be causing this to my tongue? I am really worried

Asked for Male, 23 Years 167 Views v

Dr. Varunkumar J Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Puducherry

Good evening! Any trauma history? Any discolouration? Alteration in taste sensation? Snoring at night? Any thyroid diseases? ... Read More

Uvula hurts while tongue cleaning.it pain a lot.unable to have any food.any medication can be taken at home

Asked for Female, 29 Years 864 Views v

Dr. Amit Sagar Orthodontist | Delhi

This must require a check up. Pls go visit a dentist for further treatment. ... Read More

So since Tuesday I have been experiencing my tongue being irritated and I keep messing with it the tip of my tongue now has a few white spots on the tip and the sides and it’s driving me mad

Asked for Female, 19 Years 454 Views v

Dr. Priya Verma Dentist | Bangalore

Could be an allergic reaction to something you ate. Wait for a few days. If it does not resolve then consult your doctor. ... Read More

Hurt Uvula while cleaning tongue, it turned blood red and hurting alot. Should I visit the doctor or wait for it to heal by itself.

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Dr. B G Ravindra Babu Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bangalore

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Will settle down with time. ... Read More

I'm feeling a bit heaviness and pain in tongue since morning there was no history of trauma or facial deviation. It feels a bit heavy and dull pain on dorsum while eating

Asked for Male, 23 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Chirag Yashlaha ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Indore

1/1 people found this helpful

Kindly send picture ... Read More

My Daughter is 3 yrs and we are planning for her ear piercing. What cream we should apply before the piercing and is there any precautions or medicine I need to give after piercing? Note:Since doesn't have any medical history and don't have any allergies.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 131 Views v

Dr. Dhara Shah Ajmera Pediatrician | Mumbai

Prilox ... Read More

White spot on gums which is hurting when touched by tongue from past 6 days . Any one here have an idea what is this ???

Asked for Male, 38 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Abhishek Kumar Singh Dentist | Dhanbad

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You may apply honey on affected area . ... Read More

How should I take care of baby to prevent ear infection after ear piercing? What should be applied after piercing? Pls suggest

Asked for Female, 30 Years 210 Views v

Dr. Anveshini Uppuleti Pediatrician | Warangal

Get ear piercing done by ENT surgeon, they will take care of it. If not done by professionals, apply Mupirocin ointment. ... Read More

I got this piercing 9 months back but this bump appeared out of nowhere,it doesn't hurt but it's concerning me.

Asked for Female, 18 Years 104 Views v

Dr. Bhavya Jolly Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Rohtak

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Remove the earring. It looks infected; maybe a keloid. See an ENT for surther management ... Read More

I got a nose piercing with a gold ring in March, initially there was a little pain but then I got a bump. It doesn't hurt and feels tender when touched. I have tried saline water compress and white pus comes out with blood sometimes. The size of the bump keeps decreasing and increasing. How to get rid of it completely.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 100 Views v

Dr. Amandeep Dermatologist | Khanna

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Need to share photos for better assessment and treatment Most probably infected, so need some medicine course ... Read More

Hy doctor, My wife got ear piercing 20 days before. But still feeling pain and swelling also little pus. Pls see the pic and suggest medicine or ointment

Asked for Male, 28 Years 137 Views v

Dr. Farhat Khan Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Wardha

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It is better to consult for proper treatment. ... Read More

Have done ear piercings on inside part of ear (conch). After a week, developed swollen lump like structures on both ears near to the piercing which hurt if touched. Which specialisation doctor should we see for this.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 90 Views v

Dr. Saiyad Saif Naziruddin ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Raichur

ENT Need of an antibiotic Better to share a photo ... Read More

I had my nose piercing done on 4th June 2024, and after a week a bump appeared ..do sea salt warm compress on it...it doesn't seem to be improving...it doesn't hurt but looks really bad :( I don't want to remove my piercing because this is the second time I've got it!! (The first try was bad) Please suggest what to do...

Asked for Female, 23 Years 199 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have a tongue pain on my right side of tongue for the past 1 month.During this time i visited dentist ,ENT ,and also an oncologist.They said there is nothing on my tongue.They also prescribed me some gel and antioxidants.But its still hurts today when i close my mouth and my last teeth(near my throat) touches my tongue.I don't know what is happe

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Asked for Male, 29 Years 363 Views v

Dr. Zoya Rasheed Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist | Hyderabad

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Hello! Kindly attach clear pics for better suggestion ... Read More

Sir , Yesterday I found that my base of tongue area is frenulum.it is hurting alot like burning .Today when I saw i noticed white thing on it.Did it tear .will it heal on its own.what is the white thing on it called.please tell.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 88 Views v

Dr. Sumeet Aggarwal Radiation Oncologist | Hisar

Iikely a small ulcer, avoid spicy and hot drinks.. it will heal in few days.. if it doesnt then go for examination ... Read More

Hello Dr, I had my nose pierced 3 months ago but it's hurting still hasn't healed .I have already had medication befor due to infection" 2 times" but now it's the "third time" the puss is coming out and it hurts .I don't know the reason it's happening again and again. Please instruct me . [The piercing is on the right side of my nose]

Asked for Male, 19 Years 165 Views v

Dr. Maninderjit Singh Dermatologist | Fatehgarh Sahib

You could be having reaction to element in the nose ring. If the piercing was not done in aseptic manner you could have mycobacterial infection. For proper treatment, some tests need to be done. Consu ... Read More

For the past 2 days, I am not able to eat properly because I am unable to open my mouth. It hurts while opening and chewing. I can feel some thing with my tongue on one side of my mouth. What to do?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

There is a Bump on my nose piercing filled with pus .it hurts quit a bit too. It has been over a week now . What should I do ?

Asked for Male, 19 Years 202 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

consult online ... Read More

I had gotten an upper lobe ear piercing about a month ago and is wearing little silver studs. My left ear is alright but my right ear has started to develop a bump on the backside. It only hurts when i try to twist the stud or otherwise no pain but I'm afraid of infection. Piercing aftercare: i used to apply lukewarm coconut oil on my piercings 2

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Asked for Female, 22 Years 1005 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Planning to pierce my baby's ears after she turns 3 months. Does the piercing hurt after the numbing cream effect wears off?

Asked for Female, 34 Years 160 Views v

Dr. Sidra Khan Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Indore

It hurts very little. Just take care the procedure to be done under aseptic precautions ... Read More

My daughter is 11 months old we want to do ear piercing for her .Don't knw which to choose traditional piercing or gun shot ? which one is btr for baby ?should we use any ointment after piercing?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 187 Views v

Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

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Use needle piercing.. it's best because Needles result in less tissue trauma, shorter healing time, and an overall more hygienic piercing procedure than piercing with a piercing gun. ... Read More

My baby is 11month old and planned for ear piercing this week ,can you suggest painless ointment before ear piercing,baby got seizure at 4month ,will ear piercing cause seizure?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 218 Views v

Dr. Adhavan Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Chennai

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As such piercing doesn't... But fear and anxiety can.. You try prilox local cream apply 15 mins before the piercing ... Read More

My baby is now 10months completed,we do ear piercing at 11 months.my baby got seizures at 5months ,is it ok to do ear piercing for my baby ,again she will not get seizure because of pain

Asked for Female, 30 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Prathibha Reddy Pediatrician | Hyderabad

1/1 people found this helpful

Hello ! It won’t b der like tat. Don’t worry . Go for ear piercing. ... Read More

I have done ear piercing in my right ear 20 days ago but still I have pain and bleeding their any one can suggest me the ointment for it

Asked for Male, 30 Years 149 Views v

Dr. Satguru Saran Singh Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bareilly

T- Bact ointment ... Read More

Why my left side under deep tongue feel hurt. I do not notice anything. What are the reason behind it. Please advice .

Asked for Male, 36 Years 76 Views v

Dr. Arvind Mittal Dentist | Jaipur

Hello May be bcz of any ulceration,or bcz of wisdom tooth ,consult through this for proper diagnosis ... Read More

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I got my tongue piercing done on Wednesday and every time I wake up in the mornings there is a small bit of blood and a pale yellow discolouration but I was told this may be due to using mouthwash too often but I'm scared it's not, and the blood is worrying me.

I have a weird bump on my tongue and my entire tongue feels like it is on fire and it hurts pretty bad

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While doing tongue cleaner i hurt my taste bud in left side of tongue and it became red and swollen. What medicine should i take Please suggest me

I pierced my tongue last week friday and i can eat a bit with a bit of difficulty and bad breathe and white coating. is this part if the healing process?

My tongue feels heavy and has a dull pain what can it be causing this to my tongue? I am really worried

Uvula hurts while tongue cleaning.it pain a lot.unable to have any food.any medication can be taken at home

So since Tuesday I have been experiencing my tongue being irritated and I keep messing with it the tip of my tongue now has a few white spots on the tip and the sides and it’s driving me mad

Hurt Uvula while cleaning tongue, it turned blood red and hurting alot. Should I visit the doctor or wait for it to heal by itself.

I'm feeling a bit heaviness and pain in tongue since morning there was no history of trauma or facial deviation. It feels a bit heavy and dull pain on dorsum while eating

My Daughter is 3 yrs and we are planning for her ear piercing. What cream we should apply before the piercing and is there any precautions or medicine I need to give after piercing? Note:Since doesn't have any medical history and don't have any allergies.

White spot on gums which is hurting when touched by tongue from past 6 days . Any one here have an idea what is this ???

How should I take care of baby to prevent ear infection after ear piercing? What should be applied after piercing? Pls suggest

I got this piercing 9 months back but this bump appeared out of nowhere,it doesn't hurt but it's concerning me.

Hy doctor, My wife got ear piercing 20 days before. But still feeling pain and swelling also little pus. Pls see the pic and suggest medicine or ointment

Have done ear piercings on inside part of ear (conch). After a week, developed swollen lump like structures on both ears near to the piercing which hurt if touched. Which specialisation doctor should we see for this.

Sir , Yesterday I found that my base of tongue area is frenulum.it is hurting alot like burning .Today when I saw i noticed white thing on it.Did it tear .will it heal on its own.what is the white thing on it called.please tell.

For the past 2 days, I am not able to eat properly because I am unable to open my mouth. It hurts while opening and chewing. I can feel some thing with my tongue on one side of my mouth. What to do?

There is a Bump on my nose piercing filled with pus .it hurts quit a bit too. It has been over a week now . What should I do ?

Planning to pierce my baby's ears after she turns 3 months. Does the piercing hurt after the numbing cream effect wears off?

My daughter is 11 months old we want to do ear piercing for her .Don't knw which to choose traditional piercing or gun shot ? which one is btr for baby ?should we use any ointment after piercing?

My baby is 11month old and planned for ear piercing this week ,can you suggest painless ointment before ear piercing,baby got seizure at 4month ,will ear piercing cause seizure?

My baby is now 10months completed,we do ear piercing at 11 months.my baby got seizures at 5months ,is it ok to do ear piercing for my baby ,again she will not get seizure because of pain

I have done ear piercing in my right ear 20 days ago but still I have pain and bleeding their any one can suggest me the ointment for it

Why my left side under deep tongue feel hurt. I do not notice anything. What are the reason behind it. Please advice .

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