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What Is The Treatment For Bleeding And Discharge From Pierced Belly Button?
Hi, I got my belly peireced in december and i have a few problems with it but it get better then comes back. However, this time is worse than any over. Its bleeding, and a smelly discharge. It only hurts a little and there is no redness. What should I do? Do i need to take it out? Can i clean it some how? Please let me now ASAP. I am going away soon and I dont want it getting any worse. Expecially as we are in forgin country.
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Hi,
From history it seems that you might be having some infection on pierced prick infection on belly button.
Clean the part with antiseptic lotion and apply antibiotic cream.
Go for one antibiotic medicine course for 3-5 days.
If problem persisted then remove ring.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that you might be having some infection on pierced prick infection on belly button.
Clean the part with antiseptic lotion and apply antibiotic cream.
Go for one antibiotic medicine course for 3-5 days.
If problem persisted then remove ring.
Ok and take care.
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