HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Stretching Ear Piercing, Swollen, Painful And Infected. Used Tea Tree Oil. Concern?

I started stretching my ear piercing a few months ago now. A couple of weeks ago I went from a 6mm to a 8mm stretch. I ended up having to take the stretcher out the next day because it was swollen, painful and had got infected. I let my ear shrink back to a hole of about 1mm. I managed to clear the infection up after about a week using sea salt soaks and tea tree oil. However, I have noticed that around the site of the piercing now, a hard ring, lump has developed, especially around the lower half of the piercing. You wouldn't be able to notice the lump by eye but it is obvious it is there when you push the piercing a little. I need to know if this will go away and what I can to to treat this. It doesn't hurt at all and I'm not in any pain but I am worried about it still. Thank you.
Wed, 9 Oct 2013
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
hello dear
thanks for your query at HCM
the swelling might be because of the underlying infection is still persisting the area of ear piercing.
apply soframycin ointment locally over the swollen area that will decrease infection, swelling, redness and pain.
if swelling not decreasing on this consult doctor .
regards
I find this answer helpful

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Stretching Ear Piercing, Swollen, Painful And Infected. Used Tea Tree Oil. Concern?

hello dear thanks for your query at HCM the swelling might be because of the underlying infection is still persisting the area of ear piercing. apply soframycin ointment locally over the swollen area that will decrease infection, swelling, redness and pain. if swelling not decreasing on this consult doctor . regards