Should I see a GP or go to a MIU? (A little bit gross)

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Both of my ear piercings which I have recently stretched, have torn slightly. I removed the jewellery as there was a lot of swelling and pressure and now they hurt a lot less than they did before but are dripping with clear fluid. I have anxiety and have been up all night worrying. The swelling, pain and redness indicate either infection or severe inflammation and I know I need to see a medical professional ASAP, but I don't know if just my GP is enough or if I should go to my local Minor Injury Unit.

Please keep negative opinions about stretched ears to a minimum please, I know they're not for everyone but I choose to have them. This injury is from my own malpractice and should not be a representation of what stretched ears do to everyone - I know I did it wrong. Thanks in advance

Infection is hot and red and swollen and painful and leaking pus

It was hugely swollen, bright red, so sore that I couldnt lay on it. There was definitely yellow green pus on the inside of the hole and stuck around and behind my ear.

I had swollen occipital nodes with my infection too how are you lymph nodes?

*your

AIBU to be curious about those pictures...?!

My glands are up a little bit but not massive. And I'll try and post them

gross picture warning

Big fat swelling with redness and discharge

Oiy.

Well, when it clears up remember to wait a few months between sizing up. If you still want to that is.

Bulbasaur, I am deeeefinitely waiting until at least February-March next year to even consider stretching again! And I'll be using Teflon tape instead of ramming tapers through!

ouch