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What Causes Blood Clot On Tongue After Tongue Piercing?

I got my tongue pierced Saturday night , and my tongue has been swollen which i know is normal I've had my tongue pierced before . I but realized this morning that on the bottom left side of my tongue there's like a blood clot as if it's bruised . So I'm just wondering will it go away on its own or should I seek medical attention ? It hurts on the left side of my tongue as well
Fri, 3 Feb 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query.

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain a small blood clot or Hematoma at the site of tongue piercing can be due to rupture or piercing of a small blood vessel while piercing and leads to accumulation of blood in soft tissues leading to formation of a small hematoma..
Nothing to worry as it will resolve soon..

I would suggest you to do alternate warm and cool compresses over the lump..
Take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Motrin or Aleve for reducing swelling from tongue and pain if any..
Take a soft diet and plenty of fluids to avoid any injury to the area..
Maintain a good oral hygiene to prevent infection..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Blood Clot On Tongue After Tongue Piercing?

Hi.. Thanks for the query. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain a small blood clot or Hematoma at the site of tongue piercing can be due to rupture or piercing of a small blood vessel while piercing and leads to accumulation of blood in soft tissues leading to formation of a small hematoma.. Nothing to worry as it will resolve soon.. I would suggest you to do alternate warm and cool compresses over the lump.. Take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Motrin or Aleve for reducing swelling from tongue and pain if any.. Take a soft diet and plenty of fluids to avoid any injury to the area.. Maintain a good oral hygiene to prevent infection.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.