Is it normal for my belly piercing to hurt after a week?

Is it normal for my belly piercing to hurt after a week?

It’s normal for the area to feel sore for a few days after the piercing. If you’re experiencing symptoms that are unusual or that occur after the first few days, reach out to your piercer or doctor. The symptoms of an infection can include: rash.

Why do I have a purple bump on my belly piercing?

Keloids are overgrowths of scar tissue that form at the site of skin injury. They’re a common side effect of piercings and some people are more prone to keloids than others. They’re harmless, but can be annoying and occasionally painful.

What happens the first week of your belly button piercing?

Basically once the initial swelling went down I bled tiny bits for the first week and was bruised for a little while. The top hole or “exit wound” of my piercing had a little redness around it up until just a few days ago, and in the past ten days or so there’s been some itching and a very little bit of crustiness.

Why does my healed belly piercing hurt?

Pain and swelling right after a piercing are common. It is important to monitor how symptoms change. If symptoms, such as pain, steadily improve, the piercing is probably healing normally. If a person suddenly experiences new symptoms, especially after a period of few or no symptoms, this can signal an infection.

Is my belly piercing supposed to be purple?

Piercees and medical professionals alike frequently see a normal, healing navel that has become irritated and pronounce it infected. Some discoloration (pinkish, brownish, or purplish), secretion of clear or cloudy fluids, and induration (hardening of tissue) can all be present in a normal healing navel piercing.

Why is my piercing hole purple?

It means your piercer probably sliced through a blood vessel while piercing your ear. It should clear up within a few weeks to a month, but if it gets much worse, spreads to more area, or doesn’t go away within a month or so, I would go to your doctor and maybe your piercer as well.

How many weeks does it take for belly button piercing to heal?

Belly Button Piercing Aftercare. Unlike pierced ears, which take 4-6 weeks to heal, your belly button may not fully heal for up to 1 year. You’ll go home with tips on how to keep your new piercing clean and prevent infection.