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What Do Red Marks On The Tongue After Piercing Indicate?

I have had my tongue pierced for a year now, the first time I got my tongue pierced it had closed due to not having the proper jewelry, after it closed I waited a few months and got it re-pierced, I hadn t had any issues but today I noticed that behind my piercing where my tongue jewelry rest in my mouth it was a red mark on my tongue, it hasn t bothered me but I m not sure if its getting infected, or if it is just because that s where the jewelry lies in my mouth.. Please Help!!!
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Hi,

As per your complain red mark on tongue after tongue piercing which does not bother you can be due to a broken blood vessel while it can also be due to causes like a hematoma formation. Nothing to worry as it does not seems to be anything serious. In case if it would be infected then it would have caused lump formation, swelling and pain.

I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and in case if there is infection you will be advised antiseptic ointments for relief. As of now you should start doing warm saline gargles and take a soft diet. Avoid injuring the area of piercing.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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What Do Red Marks On The Tongue After Piercing Indicate?

Hi, As per your complain red mark on tongue after tongue piercing which does not bother you can be due to a broken blood vessel while it can also be due to causes like a hematoma formation. Nothing to worry as it does not seems to be anything serious. In case if it would be infected then it would have caused lump formation, swelling and pain. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and in case if there is infection you will be advised antiseptic ointments for relief. As of now you should start doing warm saline gargles and take a soft diet. Avoid injuring the area of piercing. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora