closed infected nipple ring from 2 years ago.

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Tuesday February 26th, 2008 @ 9:15 PM

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hi, im 19, female, i self-pierced my nipple about 2 years ago. It got infected so i took it out about a month after i did it (i couldnt bear the pain). I noticed a while ago (around a year ago)that the entry holes are white and bumped up and when i squeeze it a thick white paste comes out. I think there use to be more, but now its barely a noticeable amount. I never noticed a smell. it does hurt sort of, but its like the nipple is sore, but so is the rest of my breast or below my breast. I think its related. I went to my doctor but he doesnt really know much of anything, i dont want to show him though. Its been worrying me because im getting married soon and having kids and want to breast feed, though since i did it myself im not sure if i screwed that up. anyway, i was worried that since its been like that for so long, can this “infection” spread, causing more problems? What should i do? If i got it pierced professionally would it drain?

thanks

The “white paste” is hard to say over the internet without physically analyzing the current sans-piercing location.. It sounds like there is potentially scar tissue formation at the entry and exit points due to performing the procedure yourself (potentially inaccurate techniques, jewelry,etc)…As for what’s occurring it could potentially just be skin cells,etc collecting within the potential pathway that USED to be your piercing, as you had that piercing for roughly a year or so.

What’s confusing me is where you state you went to your doctor but did not show him the problem, and claim he doesn’t know much. That’s weird to me because, well, since a doctor has to go through years of medical school,etc…Now granted there’s many that seem to make it through and then forget everything they were taught,etc…But the simple fact is without bringing it up and showing your doctor, how do you expect this problem to be solved?

If the problem is potentially a medical concern that will require the aid of medical professionals, I’d honestly suggest having them check it out.

Here is a suggestion for you to do:

1) Visit a qualified/reputable/knowledgeable piercer and have them look at the problem.
2) Visit your doctor and have him check out the problem. If he doesn’t know what he’s seeing he should suggest you visit another doctor who would know more about what’s going on (ie: ears, nose and throat doctors won’t know about urology, so they’ll suggest a urologist instead,etc).

I doubt its an “infection” because if it was, having it for 2 years, you’d not be typing this (ie: you’d be in serious medical condition)…Potentially re-piercing it might help the situation, but again best to have it checked by piercer(s) and a doctor(s) in person.

It doesn’t hurt to ask…and as much as online help can be of service some times, sometimes its just best to seek help in person.

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