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North West's Risky Finger Piercing Sparks Health Fears
26 Nov
Summary
- North West, 12, underwent a finger piercing in August, showing the process on TikTok.
- Doctors warn of infection, nerve damage, and compartment syndrome risks.
- Medical professionals caution against piercings for minors due to hygiene and development.
North West, Kim Kardashian's eldest daughter, has sparked concern among fans and medical professionals for a finger piercing. The 12-year-old was first seen with the implanted jewelry in August, later sharing the piercing process on TikTok. Physicians warn this type of modification, especially on a minor, poses significant risks due to the hand's dense network of nerves, arteries, and tendons, increasing the likelihood of injury.
Doctors highlight the heightened risk of infection from constant contact with germs and the potential for compartment syndrome, a severe condition where swelling in the hand can restrict blood flow, leading to tissue damage or even full-body infections like sepsis. The transmission of blood-borne illnesses such as hepatitis C is also a concern, as is the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS).
Experts caution that the body may naturally reject the foreign object, prolonging healing and maintaining infection risk for months or years. They stress the importance of protecting youth from potentially harmful fads, emphasizing that such piercings on developing individuals carry avoidable dangers.
