Is Minor Bleeding Normal After Getting Navel Pierced?

Posted on Sun, 20 Sep 2015

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Sun, 20 Sep 2015 Answered on

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Question : i got my belly pierced yesterday, it was bleeding a little but when i woke up this morning i found dried blood and as i proceed to clean it off some fresh blood came out. it soon dried and i cleaned it again with salt and warm water and a little bit of my blood was visible in the water. Is this normal? and if this continues when would be the right time to see a doctor?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
this is normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
This photo looks normal to me,there is no sign of infection, inflammation or irritation surrounding skin. Such minor bleeding is expected and there is no reason to be worried,it may persist for 2 days. Just keep this area clean and dry and it will be fine. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (7 hours later)

Though out the day it kept bleeding but it is bleeding more at night then it was this morning. Should I go schedule an appointment with the doctor tomorrow or should I wait it out for a few more days?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
no need to see doctor

Detailed Answer:
you can wait and see in next few days what is going to happen. There is no need to hurry to doctor

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad