Is it normal for your ears to hurt after changing earrings?

A. It’s normal to have some redness, swelling or pain for a couple of days after getting your ears pierced. But your ears should look and feel better each day.

Why does my piercing hurt after changing it?

An allergic reaction can cause bumps or swelling near the piercing. A person might notice symptoms either shortly after the piercing or after changing the jewelry. Allergic reactions may cause intense itching or pain.

Why does my earring hole hurt?

Taking good care of your piercings is key to preventing infection. You should: Leave your earrings in day and night until the piercings fully heal. Wash your hands before touching your earlobes or cartilage.

Should changing a piercing hurt?

Moving the jewelry within the piercing too much is not only uncomfortable, but it can also cause issues like piercing bumps and jewelry rejection. If your piercing is older, and you still feel some pain, have a piercer take a look.

How do you treat an irritated earring hole?

How are infected ear piercings treated?

1. Applying a warm compress to the infected earlobe or cartilage.
2. Rinsing the infected earlobe with sterile saline.
3. Using antibiotic ointment on the affected area.
4. Taking oral antibiotics for more severe infections.

Why is my piercing hurting?

An infected ear piercing may be red, swollen, sore, warm, itchy or tender. Sometimes the piercing oozes blood or white, yellow or greenish pus. A new piercing is an open wound that can take several weeks to fully heal. During that time, any bacteria (germs) that enter the wound can lead to infection.

Can a healed piercing hurt?

Eventually, when it’s healed, it won’t hurt at all. However, intense pain might be reactivated if you sleep on or touch or snag your healing daith piercing on a hat or clothing. Besides causing some level of pain, your piercing may also feel a bit itchy as it heals.