The area around a new piercing may be red, tender, and/or swollen for a few weeks. However, if these symptoms last more than three weeks, they may indicate an infection. Similarly, yellow discharge is normal for about a week after getting a belly button piercing. If discharge continues, turns green, or includes blood, this likely indicates an infection.  Other indications of an infection include excess crust around one or both of the piercing’s holes, persistent pain or soreness to the touch, skin sensitivity, the ability to see the piercing through the skin, or any movement or loosening of the piercing itself. If any of these symptoms are present, see you doctor. A saline press is another way to wash and disinfect your belly button piercing that will also reduce pain or other irritation from infection.  Dissolve a quarter teaspoon of salt into a cup or so of water that is warm, but safe to touch.  Use a cotton ball of piece of clean gauze to soak up the solution. Lie on your back and gently hold the saturated material onto your belly button area for 10 minutes.  Repeat this process twice a day to help kill bacteria and reduce irritation. Dry your belly button with a disposable paper product such as paper towel. A clean towel and gauze are other good alternatives. While these actions may be tempting, they may actually prolong the healing process.  In fact, removing your jewelry can lead to other health complications. Similarly, antibacterial ointment can inadvertently trap bacteria within the infected area. Tea tree oil, aloe vera, white vinegar, and chamomile tea are all said to have infection-fighting properties as well. While saline solution is the recommended method of disinfecting your piercings, these may offer supplementary relief from irritation and other symptoms of an infection. Aloe vera gel can help soothe an irritated belly button and may even help prevent scarring.  Get aloe vera gel from your local pharmacy. Home treatment may not be adequate to rid your piercing of a persistent infection.  If you have an infection that lasts longer than a week, set up an appointment to see your doctor. If your belly button gets especially swollen, is significantly painful, and/or continually bleeds or discharges fluid, see your doctor as soon as possible.
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