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Tongue piercing and its adverse effects.

Rachel Shacham1, Ami Zaguri, Henry Z Librus

  • 1Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel.

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics
|March 11, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Tongue piercing complications like infection, bleeding, and embedded ornaments are increasingly common. This study reviews three cases and offers treatment recommendations for these adverse effects.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Oral Surgery
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Body piercing, particularly tongue piercing, has surged in popularity over the past 20-30 years.
  • Physicians increasingly encounter patients with piercings and associated health issues.
  • Understanding potential complications is crucial for medical professionals.

Observation:

  • Presents three clinical cases detailing complications arising from tongue piercing.
  • Complications observed include infection, significant bleeding, and embedded ornaments.
  • Details the methods of ornament insertion to highlight potential risks.

Findings:

  • Tongue piercing can lead to severe infections requiring medical intervention.
  • Bleeding complications can be serious and necessitate prompt management.

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  • Embedded ornaments pose a risk, potentially causing tissue damage and requiring removal.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the need for increased physician awareness regarding piercing complications.
    • Informs treatment strategies for managing adverse effects of tongue piercing.
    • Emphasizes the importance of patient education on the risks associated with oral piercings.