Complications of belly button piercing
Complications after belly button piercings are not common for everybody:
- Infection: According to experts, piercings on the belly button are more prone to infections than other parts of the body. This is because it has a shape that makes it easy for bacteria to hide inside. To avoid severe infections like tetanus [5] or hepatitis [6], ensure your piercer uses a sterile needle.
- Tearing: Tears in your skin could occur if your jewelry attaches to certain parts of your skin. Your doctor may recommend stitches to things, it could tear your skin. If this happens, you may need stitches to fix the tears.
- Allergic reaction: In most cases, an allergic reaction occurs when there is nickel in the jewelry.
Conclusion
Belly button piercing is one of the most popular fashion trends in the world. It is accompanied by different infections and other health complications. To reduce the risks of complications, you can visit a piercer approved by the association of professional piercers and ensure the needle is always sterile.
References
[1] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ache/
[2] https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/chemistry/antibacterial-agent
[3] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/8106-nausea–vomiting
[4] https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/fevers-causes-symptoms-treatments
[5] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459217/
[6] https://medlineplus.gov/hepatitis.html