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Suggest Treatment For Knot And Pus On Belly Button Piercing

i got my belly button pierced in Jan. i noticed a knot on the side of the piercing. it burst and bleed and i removed some tissue from it. the piercer said that some drainage is expected when i got it done. im sure that it might be infected due to the site of drainage still. the piercing itself doesnt hurt but i would like to remedy the knot that is filled with puss. what should i do? I am 29 years old, 5'2" and weigh 150. no none major surgeries or medical problems
Thu, 25 Jun 2015
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I am Dr Fahim and I will be looking into your problem

     I have gone through your question and understood your concerns. It appears to be infected piercing site leading to non-healing wound. To treat this you need to get the piercing metal removed as its acting the main culprit. Followed by repeated daily dressing with pyodine, tab Co-amoxiclav or tab levofloxacin along with analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Since these are prescription drugs, you need to see a general surgeon to help you get rid of this problem.

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Suggest Treatment For Knot And Pus On Belly Button Piercing

Welcome to healthcare magic I am Dr Fahim and I will be looking into your problem I have gone through your question and understood your concerns. It appears to be infected piercing site leading to non-healing wound. To treat this you need to get the piercing metal removed as its acting the main culprit. Followed by repeated daily dressing with pyodine, tab Co-amoxiclav or tab levofloxacin along with analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Since these are prescription drugs, you need to see a general surgeon to help you get rid of this problem. I hope my answer will help you. Do rate it, if you like it. Regards