Tongue piercing resulting in hypotensive collapse

Hardee, P.; Mallya, Laxmeesh; Hutchison, Iain

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4800568

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“…A recent case demonstrated this when a patient collapsed in hypotensive shock secondary to tongue piercing. She required prompt resuscitation to replace the amount of blood lost [53]. Most professional medical and dental bodies are strongly against tongue piercing.…”

Section: Other Complicationsmentioning

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Infective complications of tattooing and skin piercing

Messahel¹,

Musgrove²

2009

Journal of Infection and Public Health

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Body piercing appears to be gaining popularity and social acceptance. With the increase in the number of piercings and tattoos, it is likely that health care providers may see an increase in the complications resulting from these piercings. These may include the transmission of hepatitis viruses and bacteria at the time of the piercing or in the course of wound care. We review the infectious complications that have resulted from body piercing and tattooing that has been documented in the medical literature.

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Section: Other Complicationsmentioning

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Infective complications of tattooing and skin piercing

Messahel¹,

Musgrove²

2009

Journal of Infection and Public Health

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“…[116] Commonly reported early complications of tongue piercing include swelling, difficulty eating, excessive salivation, and pain. [100] Hypergranulation tissue and or a pink white membrane around the opening of the tongue tract is often observed. Difficulty speaking or talking with a 'lisp' is common.…”

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Body Piercing

Holbrook

Minocha

Laumann

2012

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology

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Body and earlobe piercing are common practices in the USA today. Minor complications including infection and bleeding occur frequently and, although rare, major complications have been reported. Healthcare professionals should be cognizant of the medical consequences of body piercing. Complications vary depending on the body-piercing site, materials used, experience of the practitioner, hygiene regimens, and aftercare by the recipient. Localized infections are common. Systemic infections such as viral hepatitis and toxic shock syndrome and distant infections such as endocarditis and brain abscesses have been reported. Other general complications include allergic contact dermatitis (e.g. from nickel or latex), bleeding, scarring and keloid formation, nerve damage, and interference with medical procedures such as intubation and blood/organ donation. Site-specific complications have been reported. Oral piercings may lead to difficulty speaking and eating, excessive salivation, and dental problems. Oral and nasal piercings may be aspirated or become embedded, requiring surgical removal. Piercing tracts in the ear, nipple, and navel are prone to tearing. Galactorrhea may be caused by stimulation from a nipple piercing. Genital piercings may lead to infertility secondary to infection, and obstruction of the urethra secondary to scar formation. In men, priapism and fistula formation may occur. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and have a piercing or are considering obtaining one need to be aware of the rare complications that may affect them or their child. Though not a 'complication' per se, many studies have reported body piercing as a marker for high-risk behavior, psychopathologic symptoms, and anti-social personality traits. When it comes to piercing complications, prevention is the key. Body piercers should take a complete medical and social history to identify conditions that may predispose an individual to complications, and candidates should choose a qualified practitioner to perform their piercing. As body piercing continues to be popular, understanding the risks of the procedures as well as the medical and psychosocial implications of wearing piercing jewelry is important for the medical practitioner.

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“…As a consequence, dentists will be seeing more patients manifesting these symptoms, and should be familiar with the potential of associated oral and dental problems. In the dental and medical literature post‐procedure complications are described in the form of tissue oedema (Bethke & Reichart 1999), haemorrhage (Hardee et al . 2000), tetanus (Dyce et al .…”

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Labial piercing resulting in gingival recession. A case series

Sardella

Pedrinazzi

Bez

et al. 2002

J Clinic Periodontology

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Several complications of oral piercing have been recently reported in the medical and dental literature. Even though few people have had problems related to oral piercing, dentists should familiarise themselves with the potential associated oral and dental problems. We present three cases of young people with gingival recession in the mandibular incisor area related to labial piercing. The clinical examination and the dental history of the three cases revealed the relationship between the gingival recession and the presence of labial piercing. In particular, a stud in the lower lip was held in place by a metal disk on the inner labial mucosa in each case. The metal disk was in close proximity to the mandibular front teeth and it would appear that it was responsible for local trauma and recession. This case series reinforces previously reported concerns regarding the practice of piercing and the role of the dentist, both in advising patients with oral or facial piercing and in the treatment of related oral, gingival and dental problems.

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Tongue piercing resulting in hypotensive collapse

Cited by 45 publications

References 3 publications

Infective complications of tattooing and skin piercing

Infective complications of tattooing and skin piercing

Body Piercing

Labial piercing resulting in gingival recession. A case series

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