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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain Under The Tongue, Chin And Neck Post Tongue Piercing

Hi I just had my tounge pierced on Saturday, today is my fifth day having it... Starting today I feel massive pain under my tounge, under my chin and on my neck all on the left side... Can you please tell me what the problem is or what it is I can do to fix it???
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.

Understanding your concern.

Pain, bleeding, swelling, tenderness all are after effects of any type of piercing specially in first 3-6 days its normal. After 5th - 6th day also you may experience white colored secretion as well as swelling. Full healing take usually 10- 14 days.
Chances of infection are very less in mouth because of salivary enzyme which will kill bacteria.

But if this swelling continues and you have difficulty in breathing, swallowing even after that you need not to remove your jewelry rather you should go to your cosmetic experienced or medical professional.

Few things which can avoid your symptoms at home is application of ice over that area.

Avoid eating hot and spicy food stuff as they may get caught on tounge piercing area.

Chin and neck pain is due to high pressure applied while piercing. Donot use tablets like Aspirin. Use Tylenol if required.

Do saline rinses with little warm water 3 times a day. Donot take alcohol, smoke as all these will alleviate your symptoms.

Make sure you would not remove your jewelry as it will close hole.

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari


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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain Under The Tongue, Chin And Neck Post Tongue Piercing

Hi Dear, Welcome to Health Care Magic Team. Understanding your concern. Pain, bleeding, swelling, tenderness all are after effects of any type of piercing specially in first 3-6 days its normal. After 5th - 6th day also you may experience white colored secretion as well as swelling. Full healing take usually 10- 14 days. Chances of infection are very less in mouth because of salivary enzyme which will kill bacteria. But if this swelling continues and you have difficulty in breathing, swallowing even after that you need not to remove your jewelry rather you should go to your cosmetic experienced or medical professional. Few things which can avoid your symptoms at home is application of ice over that area. Avoid eating hot and spicy food stuff as they may get caught on tounge piercing area. Chin and neck pain is due to high pressure applied while piercing. Donot use tablets like Aspirin. Use Tylenol if required. Do saline rinses with little warm water 3 times a day. Donot take alcohol, smoke as all these will alleviate your symptoms. Make sure you would not remove your jewelry as it will close hole. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari