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Re: infected genital piercings

From: Laurie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Jun 1997 08:29:09 -0500 (CDT)


At Sun, 29 Jun 1997, Emily wrote: >
>I recently (3 weeks ago) had a piercing done on my clitoris hood. Only
>recently has a vein appeared infected (on the left side only). It has
>never been so puffy and hard....it even itches somewhat.
>What I"m wondering is if this is part of the healing process, an
>infection, or maybe something that's blocking the vein, independant of
>the piercing.
>
>--
>Emily Segall
>esegall@sophia.smith.edu
>

I think it's impossible to tell without actually looking at it, though I doubt a vein is blocked. Sounds like it might be infected. Until you can get an appointment, you might try warm soaks three times a day.

--
Laurie Lovely, MD
RE fellow, UNC-Chapel Hill



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