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If there is greenish/yellow drainage, if itchiness,redness, and swelling has lasted for more than 2-3 weeks. If you're worried go check with your piercer to be sure.

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The symptoms of infection are redness, swelling, pain, and possibly pus and leaking fluid in more severe cases. Always take an infection seriously, because they can get worse.

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