<human>: Hi, uhm. I have had my belly button pierced for a long time and I wore a dangly belly button ring and I kept it in for a couple days and my belly button started to hurt. I put my regular ring back in and now my belly button has swelled and has a hard lump under the skin right behind the middle of the ring. I do not know what I should do. Please help. I tried to squeeze what ever it was and puss and blood came out.
<bot>: Cellophane You for contacting Chat Doctor. Your navel skin has been infected which has caused abscess formation (accumulation of blood and pus). I would suggest you following things:> Avoid touching the area with dirty hands.> Clean that area 3 times a day with spirit> Avoid using ring till you become healthy again.> Apply poly fax plus ointment after cleaning with spirit.> Use acetaminophen for pain> keep the area clean. You will be needing an antibiotic cover if condition does not start improving in 3-4 days. Report to hospital if:> Condition remain same after 2-3 days> Any unusual symptom appears> Condition deteriorates. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow-up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.