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2025-10-19 09:00:17
My forearm is swollen and warm after doing a shot of meth. It hurts to touch and I'm worried. What can I do to help the pain and swelling
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A physical examination is required. It could be an infection.

Answered2025-10-20 11:44:12

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It mostly likely due to insertion of septic needle. Consult online or nearby doctor. Do not delay or it will spread and may cause damage to underlying muscles.
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Cold compressions may help relieve the pain to some extent
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QUIT THE ADDICTION. IV DRUG ABUSE IS MOST COMMON ROUTE OF HIV INFECTION.

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It can be one of the complications of meth so please consult a physician

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Refer to emergency of hospital quickly

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Consult nearby doctor

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It could be thrombophlebitis, cellulitis of the affected forearm.Ideally you should visit a hospital to limit the complications.You can apply ice pack,elevate the limb

Answered2025-10-19 14:32:15

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Hi, it may be cellulitis .., need to take tablets., Kindly consult me on Practo

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Reach out me on video call consultation immediately to get cured within few days.

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Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six for proper guidance and treatment.

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Need examination. Consult a surgeon at the earliest it can be cellulitis or thrombophlebitis

Answered2025-10-19 12:32:11

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You don't attach pic. If its available  it could be very helpful. ?CELLULITIS TAB ZERODOL SP THREE TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIVE DAYS. CHYMORAL FORTE THREE TIMES A DAY BEFORE MEALS FOR 7TO 10DAYS. CLAVUM1000 TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR 7TO TEN DAYS. REST TO HAND. HOT WATER BAG TO APPLY  LOCALLY.

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Kindly contact personally for detailed assistance

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Do connect and consult

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Could be thrombophlebitis, that means inflammatiom of the vein where the shot was taken, consult nearby doctor or video consult physician with photos. Dont ignore and dont let it increase, otherwise entire hand will become swollen and get infected.

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It could be cellulitis kindly visit nearby by hospital immediately

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Apply ice

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Consult nearby general surgeon Could be soft tissue infection Need evaluation

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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I think it's cellulitis of forearm
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Start a good antibiotics - linazolid 600mg bd, tab chymorol forte tds, tab zerodol sp bd tab pantop 40 mg od
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Visit near by doctor it may need debridement

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