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Is It Safe To Get A Tattoo For Kidney Failure Patient?
What I need to know is, is it ok for me to get a tattoo?
I'm trying to get on the kidney transplant list, I only have 1 kidney, and it is about 20% functioning. I'm doing very well for my condition. I'd love to get a tattoo, but not sure if will be safe for me..
I'm trying to get on the kidney transplant list, I only have 1 kidney, and it is about 20% functioning. I'm doing very well for my condition. I'd love to get a tattoo, but not sure if will be safe for me..
Wed, 10 Aug 2016
My advice would be better to avoid. For tattooing they use needles which may be cross contaminated which predisposes to infections like hepatitis B and C. Don't put your life at risk. All the best. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
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