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Suggest Treatment For Swelling Of Tongue Due To Piercing

I got my Tongue pierced 3 weeks ago and roughly a week ago the left side of my Tongue started hurting . Besides a few swollen taste buds on the right side the right is completely fine no pain at all but the left is killing me . Should I take it out or ask the piercer could it be nerve damage ??
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain in case if it would have been a nerve damage then the symptoms would have started appearing a bit early and not after 2 weeks of piercing and you need to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated for infection and inflammation of the tongue due to piercing..
As you also have swollen taste buds over the tongue it is also somewhat indicating infection..
I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician or a General Physician and get evaluated..
He can advise you to take antibiotics like Augmentin, anti-inflammatory medicines like Advil, take multivitamins and also do cool compresses over the tongue..
You should remove the tongue ring and also gargle with antiseptic solution like Betadine or Chlorhexidine..
Maintain a good oral hygiene and take a soft diet..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling Of Tongue Due To Piercing

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain in case if it would have been a nerve damage then the symptoms would have started appearing a bit early and not after 2 weeks of piercing and you need to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated for infection and inflammation of the tongue due to piercing.. As you also have swollen taste buds over the tongue it is also somewhat indicating infection.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician or a General Physician and get evaluated.. He can advise you to take antibiotics like Augmentin, anti-inflammatory medicines like Advil, take multivitamins and also do cool compresses over the tongue.. You should remove the tongue ring and also gargle with antiseptic solution like Betadine or Chlorhexidine.. Maintain a good oral hygiene and take a soft diet.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.