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Is It Safe To Get A Tattoo With History Of Hypertension?
is it safe to get a tattoo when u have hypertension? im 17 i was diagnosed with post pardum hypertension after having my daughter its been settled and i havent had to have medication for 8 months but i know it can be dorment for awhile, so is it safe to get a tattoo if i have hypertension
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
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Tattooing has no direct relation with hypertension,but excess tattoing may lead to skin allergies thereby skin cancers.So do not worry.If you get any allergic reactions like itching,rash take anti allergics.Since you had hypertension in post partum period ,monitor your Blood pressure weekly once.Report to your doctor immediately if you have symptoms like dizziness,reeling,nausea,weakness,blurring of vision etc.Exercise regularly.Avoid taking excess salt,minimise salt intake to less than 6gm per day.Consult your doctor for expert management.
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Tattooing has no direct relation with hypertension,but excess tattoing may lead to skin allergies thereby skin cancers.So do not worry.If you get any allergic reactions like itching,rash take anti allergics.Since you had hypertension in post partum period ,monitor your Blood pressure weekly once.Report to your doctor immediately if you have symptoms like dizziness,reeling,nausea,weakness,blurring of vision etc.Exercise regularly.Avoid taking excess salt,minimise salt intake to less than 6gm per day.Consult your doctor for expert management.
Thankyou
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