Is it bad that my piercing is throbbing?
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Is it bad that my piercing is throbbing?
During and after the puncture, you can expect to feel sharp pain and pressure. After an hour or two, the sharp pain will transition into a more general throbbing. This intense throbbing pain will last for at least a few days before easing up. You can expect to have some difficulty sleeping the first few nights.
Why does my conch piercing hurt so bad?
Some feel more pain than others. Concha is the part of the ear that leads to the ear tube that opens at the eardrum (external auditory canal). It contains the cartilage directly underneath the skin, and you can then expect to feel sharp pain during the piercing procedure.
Why does my cartilage piercing throb?
Cartilage piercing bumps: What to know. A cartilage piercing creates an open wound. As it heals, it may look swollen, lumpy, or like a bump. In the days immediately following a cartilage piercing, the body’s immune system triggers inflammation and swelling to heal the wound, sometimes leading to a cartilage bump.
Is it bad if my piercing hurts?
It is normal for the skin around the piercing to swell, turn red, and be painful to touch for a few days. You may also notice a little bleeding. If the swelling, redness, and bleeding last longer than 2-3 days, contact your doctor. You should keep inspecting the pierced area for at least 3 months.
How do you soothe a throbbing piercing?
Apply a warm compress or do a sea salt soak A warm compress can help the infection drain and relieve pain and swelling. Soaking the infection in a warm salt solution can also help the infection heal.
What is the fastest way to heal a conch piercing?
Be sure that the pierced area does not have any ear wax or dead skin. Saltwater is a good solution that you can use to clean your piercing and for it to heal faster. The solution can be made by simply adding about one-fourth of salt to a cup of hot water and stir until the salt has dissolved.
What helps with piercing pain?
Rest the ice pack on your forehead, neck, or any point where the cool pressure provides relief. You can also place the ice pack near the piercing site to help relieve pain. But be careful to not snag the jewelry on the cloth. This could make the pain worse.