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Can I get a tattoo while being treated for acute pericarditis?

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Answered by

Dr. Isaac Gana

Medically reviewed by

Dr. K. Shobana

Published At December 23, 2021
Reviewed AtJuly 18, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 19 years old, and I seem to have had acute pericarditis for about two months now. I am currently on Colchicine and Ibuprofen for a little over three weeks. I am also taking iron supplements for mild anemia. I have a tattoo appointment tomorrow, and I wanted to ensure I can get it as long as I am cautious to prevent infection.

Answered by Dr. Isaac Gana

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You must be very careful because there is always a slight chance of getting some infection after getting a tattoo. Have you taken your hepatitis vaccine? Was your pericarditis treated with antibiotics? Or was it said to have been caused by fungi?

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had my hepatitis vaccination. There was no apparent cause of pericarditis like fungi. It is unknown. I did not take any antibiotics. I have solely been treated with Ibuprofen and later Colchicine when we realized I might have been weaning too fast. They want to get me off Ibuprofen eventually because they do not want complications from being on it for too long.

Answered by Dr. Isaac Gana

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

If you, unfortunately, get a bad infection during the process of getting a tattoo, it can be fatal to your already fragile heart. If you choose to proceed, then you might go on short antibiotic prophylaxis. I think it might be too early to take such a risk at the moment because you are still being treated for your condition. Best regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Isaac Gana
Dr. Isaac Gana

Cardiology

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