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The Danger of Tongue Piercing

Piercing is one of the most prevalent form ofTongue  swelling  and  bleeding
body art and self-expression. But body
piercing should not be a frivolous,In response to the trauma of a piercing, a
spur-of-the-moment act. Why? It's a surgicaltongue will swell - sometimes to the size of
procedure that is frequently carried out ina large pickle. This poses the risk of airway
beauty salons or tattoo/piercing parlors thatblockage, which can result in death. The
are completely unregulated. Worse yet, bodymajor vessels of the lingual artery and vein
parts are also pierced at concerts and inare located in the tongue and, if pierced,
people's  garages,  basements  and bathrooms.will bleed profusely. If a piercing wound
bleeds excessively (i.e., for more than an
Currently, there are no certification orhour after the piercing), see your physician
training standards for body piercers. Anyoneimmediately.
can grab a needle (which may be contaminated
with AIDS or Hepatitis B, C, D or G) andOther  non-life  threatening  problem  are:
puncture someone else's body. Oral piercing,
in particular, poses some serious risksPain - The diameter of the to 14-gauge needle
because of the high number of bacteriausually used to pierce tongues is seven times
normally found in the mouth. It's a proceduregreater than the needle used in traditional
that  should  not  be  taken  lightly.dental  anesthesia.
Tongue piercing can lead to seriousCracked teeth - Frequently, people with
infection, lost teeth, nerve injuries, bloodpierced tongues accidentally bite down on the
poisoning - even death. The most seriousstud while chewing, chipping or cracking a
risks  include:tooth.
InfectionsSpeech interference - The tongue plays a
large role in your speech, and some people
According to the Hepatitis C Foundation, bodycomplain that they can't speak clearly after
piercing has contributed significantly to thegetting  their  tongues  pierced.
spread of Hepatitis C (also known as HCV), a
disease that public health officials predictTraumatic neuromas - altered sensation can
will kill more people than AIDS in the nextdevelop, which produce nerve injuries in the
millennium. The National Institutes of Healthtongue.
has identified piercing as a potential source
for other bloodborne hepatitis (B, D and G).Some individuals experience allergic
The deadly AIDS virus can also be transmittedreactions to the jewelry, particularly if it
during body piercing, if the piercer uses ais not made of surgical steel, gold or
contaminated  needle.titanium.
Toxic  ShockGum damage - The jewelry can rub against the
gums and cause them to recede, or pull back
A serious form of blood poisoning, commonlyfrom the teeth. This can lead to gum disease
known as toxic shock syndrome, can enter theand  eventual  tooth  loss.
body through the piercing wound and spread
throughout the body. Symptoms of TSS includeKeloid formation - Large growths of scar
high fever, muscle aches, vomiting andtissue protrude from the piercing on both the
diarrhea, dizziness, a rapid pulse and atop  and  the  underside  of  the  tongue.
sunburn-like rash. TSS is potentially fatal,
so if you notice any of these symptoms, it'sProlonged or permanent drooling - In some
important to be evaluated by a healthcareindividuals, their bodies naturally respond
professional  immediately.to the invasiveness of the tongue piercing by
increased salivation. This response cannot be
Lung  aspiration  of  the  jewelryconsciously  controlled.
The barbell placed in a pierced tongue canDamaged sense of taste - The American Dental
come off. If the post (the needle-likeAssociation stands firmly against the
portion of the jewelry that goes through thepractice of oral piercing. The National
tongue) is swallowed, it can obstruct theInstitute of Health and The National
airway and aspirate into the lung, orHepatitis Foundation have also taken a
perforating the bowel or the intestine,position against tongue piercing. Many
causing  death.dentists recommend that you think twice
before undergoing the procedure.



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