Question 1

hashimtos autoimmune thynoidity, what is this?

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See details: This is an autoimmune disease which is characterized by inflammation of the thyroid gland and eventually loss of ability of the thyroid to function normally.

Question 2

is fibromyalgia autoimmune?

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Not likely: Despite many attempts there has been no clear explanation for fibromyalgia which is thought to be a central nervous system condition of lowered pain threshold. There has never been an autoimmune connection.

Question 3

why does my tragus piercing hurt?

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Infection?: Piercing your tragus was a bad idea since the piercing goes through cartilage. Please have your ear examined by a doctor for signs of infection.

Question 4

is there an autoimmune urethritis?

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POSSIBLE: Autoimmune disease may affect any organ in the body, and as an example, reiter's syndrome is felt to be an autoimmune condition associated with certain types of infection.

Question 5

how much do tragus piercings hurt?

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Tragus piercing: A lot- especially if an infection sets in and your cartilage becomes infected. It isn't worth it!

Question 6

what body piercing hurts the most?

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All of them: They all hurt. Anytime you stick a needle in your skin, it hurts.

Question 7

can a vch piercing affect oral sex?

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Clitoral Hood pierce: &quot;vch&quot; stands for &quot;vertical clitoral hood.&quot;  piercing these structures is a form of female genital mutilation, and there is no guarantee that the jewelry placement will actually rest on the clitoris, increase stimulation, or enhance sexual satisfaction.  Anatomy is highly variable.  Piercing also results in a wound -- and oral or other sex during the time needed for healing exposes you to std&#x27;s.

Question 8

could new piercings cause pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If the piercings were in the oral cavity, there is a remote possibility that bronchitis or pneumonia could occur. More likely it is just coincidence.

Question 9

how can i heal an infected piercing?

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Infected piercing: Check for signs of infection to include: ^'ed redness, warmth, swelling. ^'ed tenderness, pus, red streaking, swollen lymph nodes or fever. Recommend keeping the piercing in place  unless directed by your doctor (if removed – the drainage tract will close up with increased chance for abscess formation). Apply antibiotic to the piercing site twice a day. all your physician for medical evaluation.

Question 10

treated of mrsa can i get a piercing?

Accepted Answer

MRSA: You need to have your nasopharynx (nose and back of throat) and skin cultured for mrsa.  If you are still a carrier then piercings are not a great idea.

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