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.
Hello,
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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.
Hello,
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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.
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Answered byDr. Isaac Gana
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