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Possible infection?

Recently, I snagged my piercing on a string on a towel and it’s started bleeding. I did saline and antibacterial washes at least 3 times a day. It’s been three days I’m noticing that the swelling is still there, one day it feels better, one day it’s super sensitive. The nipple itself is red, so it’s leading me to believe that I may have an infection...?

Female | 21 years old
Complaint duration: 3 days
Medications: None
Conditions: None

1 Answer

FamilyPractitionerFamilyPractitioner
If you haven't already been so advised, please have that checked out by a doctor.

William Z. Cohen, M.D., FAAFP