Posted: 11/14/05 - 08:13 Post subject: Lip Piercing Can Be Fatal
Piercing has become extremely popular over the past few years and there are many parts of the body that can be pierced. Many youngsters who decide to get their bodies pierced aren’t even aware of the possible consequences.
Unfortunately, Daniel Hindle from Sheffield, experienced the worst possible consequence. He died only 2 months after having his lip pierced. He was admitted to a hospital after vomiting and developed a raging fever. Unfortunately, doctors couldn’t do anything to save him.
This unfortunate case should rise consciousness about the possible side effects of piercing especially to those people who are vulnerable to infection, because of a heart condition or any other reason. Unsteril instruments and unhygienic conditions are an open invitation to bacteria that can make such a mess.
Even if you decide to have your body pierced make sure you do it at legitimate and clean saloons and shops.
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