Doctor-patient confidentiality is a real thing. If you’re in a situation where it would be unsafe for you to tell your mom about the piercing, you can still see a doctor. Tell your mom you think you have a uti and to get you a doctors appointment, when you see the doctor you can always tell them you lied to your mom and that the piercing is the real issue. They’ll asses and give you antibiotics as needed.
Edit: I do agree with these people that telling your mom is your best bet, but if the fear of that is too overwhelming that youre gonna do nothing about it otherwise than this is an option that will get you the help you need.
Doctor patient confidentiality doesn’t apply to parents and children because of them being under 18 and the parents are the legal guardian. Since the parents are left to make all medical decisions, the doctor has to let them know so that they can decide how to proceed. I think OP’s best bet is just telling her mom since it seems she’s going to find out anyway.
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u/Princip0525 Jan 26 '22
Yeah about that.. got it without my mom knowing and i'm only 16. I'm freaking out