I think my earring might be infected? (No picture)

It’s throbbing and it hurts a bit, especially when I hit it. I just got them pierced 6 weeks ago so I’m almost able to take them out so it should be mostly healed. Idk tho. Should I keep cleaning it regularly and wait a couple more weeks for it to feel better? Or should I take it out as planned at the 6 week mark (6 weeks is what the people said)