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Can Septum Piercing Cause Blood Build Up In The Capillaries?

I have a septum piercing it is 6 months old for about 2 months i have been getting alot of pain it is not infected i just took it out and it bled a decent amount i read about a risk with septum piercings being blood build up due to capillaries in the septum if this is blood build up do i have to take it out or will it heal?
Fri, 29 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Persistent pain and bleeding after piercing is concerning for possible infection or septal hematoma(blood collection). Physical examination can confirm the diagnosis. If hematoma is large, drainage of the blood collection will be needed. So please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider. Meanwhile, you can take Tylenol for pain.

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Can Septum Piercing Cause Blood Build Up In The Capillaries?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Persistent pain and bleeding after piercing is concerning for possible infection or septal hematoma(blood collection). Physical examination can confirm the diagnosis. If hematoma is large, drainage of the blood collection will be needed. So please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider. Meanwhile, you can take Tylenol for pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.