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Do tattoos affect stomach ulcer
I am a 22yr old male.I currently have acute gastritis chronic duodenal ulcer which i have been diagnosed with back in 2015. currently i am not taking any medication. i want to get a permanent tattoo on my right upper arm from a long time.does getting a tattoo affect my ulcer anyway . please help.Thank you.
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Dr. Hemant A Jain
GastroIntestinal Surgeon
21 yrs exp
Mumbai
getting a tattoo wont affect ur ulcer.
Your 1st part of duodenum is scarred - so in case you develop vomitting or gastric fullness you will need treatment. Also taking medications to heal your duodenal ulcer will be a good idea.
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