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Suggest Treatment For Infected Belly Peircing

Hi, I have an infected belly peircing and I think there is an abscess on it. I was stupid and traded to pop it yesterday, now I m not feeling very well and I think I may have staph. It s late at night so I can t go to the doctor till tomorrow And I m really worried. I have had the infection for about 1 month but it has never been this bad. Thankyou in advance
Thu, 7 May 2020
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Hello,

Your symptoms seem to be related to infected belly piercing. I suggest cleaning a piercing no more than twice each day. Use a saltwater mixture (1/2 teaspoon sea salt per 1 cup of water) to help remove any dried healing secretions followed by a gentle, mild antibacterial soap and water cleansing. I also suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain and inflammation.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Infected Belly Peircing

Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to infected belly piercing. I suggest cleaning a piercing no more than twice each day. Use a saltwater mixture (1/2 teaspoon sea salt per 1 cup of water) to help remove any dried healing secretions followed by a gentle, mild antibacterial soap and water cleansing. I also suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain and inflammation. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician