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'''Urinary Tract Infections''' (or '''UTIs''') can occur from infected piercings or contamination from [[Sounding|sounding]]. Normal urine contains fluids, salts, and waste products, but is devoid of viruses, bacteria and fungi. However, if [[Bacteria|bacteria]] and other microorganisms (most commonly E. coli) are carried into the [[Urethra|urethra]], cystitis (a bladder infection) can be the result.
[[File:Bmegl010048.jpg|thumb|right|180px|UV Kanji]]
Not an [[Urban legend|urban legend]], nor a good idea.


The urinary system is designed to be quite resistant to infection. Both the bladder and the [[Urethra|urethra]] are designed to be "one way," keeping urine from backing up toward the kidneys, and the flow of urine washes most bacteria out of the body. Additionally, in men the prostate produces anti-bacterial secretions.
While the health concerns are questionable, it is in fact possible to get both '''blacklight''' and '''glow in the dark [[Tattoos|tattoos]]'''.


That said, anything that slows the flow of urine—such as [[Transurethral Piercing|transurethral piercings]] (generally [[PA|PAs]]), especially larger [[Gauge|gauge]] ones in people with tight urethras—sets a foundation for infection. In addition, when [[Genital piercing|genital piercings]] become infected, they can transfer this infection up into the urinary tract. In addition, anything placed into the urethra or bladder can draw infections inside the urinary tract—it is essential to make sure that any sounds or other urethral toys are as sterile as possible.
[[Shawn Porter]] describes the difference of glow in the dark tattoos in [[BME QOD]]:
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''Glow in the dark pigment does react under black light; it's true. But UV reactive pigment (to simplify: "black light" pigment) doesn't glow in the dark.''


Finally, it is possible that shorter urethras (from [[Subincision|subincision]]) might also make a person slightly more susceptible to bladder infections, as a shortened urethra may result in some of the defense mechanism being bypassed.
''Glowing pigment aborbs and retains light—which is why it "glows" after the light source is removed. Black light pigment absorbs and reflects light as long as the UV light source is present, but returns to normal after it's removed.'' [http://iam.bmezine.com/qod4.exe?cmd=dosearch&amp;q=UV+reactive&amp;subject=0&amp;staff=0 [1]]
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== Symptoms ==
==Long Term Health Issues==
A UTI may be followed with any combination of the following (though some may be asymptomatic):
[[Tattoo ink|Pigments]] in the past have been nothing more than boiled down blacklight/glow in the dark poster paint, and are a possible carcinogen.


* Frequent urination along with the feeling of having to urinate even though little or no urine actually comes out.
While the cancerous part has yet to be documented, proven side effects have included contact [[Dermatitis]], extreme cases of prolonged itching, as well as the feeling that "this stuff should NOT be in me."
* Nocturia: Need to urinate during the night.
* Urethritis: Discomfort or pain at the urethral meatus (opening) or a burning sensation throughout the urethra with urination (dysuria).
* Cystitis: Pain in the midline suprapubic region.
* Pyuria/Hematuria: Pus or blood in urine.
* Pyrexia: Mild fever
* Discharge from the urethra.
* Cloudy and foul-smelling urine
* Increased confusion and associated falls are common presentations to Emergency Departments for elderly patients with UTI.


If the infection travels to the kidneys, a fever may set in, coupled with Back, side (flank) or groin pain, night sweats, extreme fatigue, nausea, and vomiting.
[[Shawn Porter]] has both blacklight and glow in the dark tattoos, and while he reports nothing but trouble with his blacklight work (up to and including [[Tattoo Removal|laser removal]] to disperse the [[Pigment|pigment]]), he says that he hasn't had a day of trouble with the glow in the dark work.
 
'''If you think you have a UTI, go to your doctor, who will, after a urine test, prescribe antibiotics which should clear it up quite quickly!''' Cranberry juice, while it helps, is not going to magically cure a UTI on its own.
 
== Entries related to this risk ==
* [[PA|PA]]
* [[Sounding|Sounding]]
* [[Prince's wand|Prince's wand]]

Latest revision as of 21:43, 25 September 2023

UV Kanji

Not an urban legend, nor a good idea.

While the health concerns are questionable, it is in fact possible to get both blacklight and glow in the dark tattoos.

Shawn Porter describes the difference of glow in the dark tattoos in BME QOD:

Glow in the dark pigment does react under black light; it's true. But UV reactive pigment (to simplify: "black light" pigment) doesn't glow in the dark.

Glowing pigment aborbs and retains light—which is why it "glows" after the light source is removed. Black light pigment absorbs and reflects light as long as the UV light source is present, but returns to normal after it's removed. [1]

Long Term Health Issues

Pigments in the past have been nothing more than boiled down blacklight/glow in the dark poster paint, and are a possible carcinogen.

While the cancerous part has yet to be documented, proven side effects have included contact Dermatitis, extreme cases of prolonged itching, as well as the feeling that "this stuff should NOT be in me."

Shawn Porter has both blacklight and glow in the dark tattoos, and while he reports nothing but trouble with his blacklight work (up to and including laser removal to disperse the pigment), he says that he hasn't had a day of trouble with the glow in the dark work.

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