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Inflammation due to peptide injection
Hello, I have 2 bumps on my abdomen near the areas where I used to take peptide injections. It was small earlier but now it has grown. It is painful to touch and itchy sometimes though there is no pain unless touched. One has subsided a little but the other is still there. Please advise
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Could be abscess. Apply cold fomentation, sumeg ointment over it, 2 to 3 times daily,
Tab cefixime 200mg one morning and one evening for 5days.
Tab combiflam one every 8hours for 3 days, after meals.
If the swelling increases in size, get it incised.
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* The enlarging, painful, itchy lumps at previous peptide injection sites may represent injection-site inflammation, abscesses or granulomas. Infection needs to be ruled out.
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* Consult a general physician or general surgeon today for examination; ultrasound may be needed to assess for an abscess.
* Do not squeeze, puncture or massage the lumps. Avoid further injections at these sites.
* Antibiotics or drainage may be required depending on examination findings; avoid self-medication.
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Consult nearby dermatologist
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Due to injecting at the same site this kind of situation occurs.
If there is any pus formation you need further treatment.
And please frequently change the site otherwise it will come again.
Tab Amoxyclav 625 mg -1 tab-twice daily -3 days.
Tab pantop 40mg - 1 tab -once- early morning empty stomach.
Apply warm or cold compression.
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Consult
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INFLAMMATION +
TAB ZERODOL SP THREE TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIVE DAYS.
CEFEXIM O200 TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIVE DAYS. MONTEK LC ONE AT NIGHT AFTER DINNER FOR 5DAYS.
HOT FOAMNTATION
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In person examination by a General Surgeon
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Do consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Hingoli
Its probably due to the infection in injection site
Consult to Gen surgeon or physician in person for physical examination after only start the treatment
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Dr. Swarup Basu
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Kolkata
Consult for further guidance
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Avoid taking injections at same spot
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
There is inflammation present. This happens with improper injection techniques
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Dr. Gaurij Hood
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Valsad
Pls connect for further discussion and solution.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Praful Mahamuni
General Practitioner
20 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hello,
Take Balanced diet.
For diet details and ePrescription consult by practo app.
Thanks.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sakshi Verma
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Bilaspur
Hi you can consult with me so that I can help you further
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Arrange an in-person examination by a general surgeon or dermatologist to assess the lesions.
Avoid further injections at these sites until they have been evaluated. Do not squeeze, massage, or attempt to drain the bumps yourself.
you can change the site of your injection
Apply a warm compress for 10–15 minutes several times daily while awaiting assessment.
Antibiotics or drainage may be required if an abscess or bacterial infection is confirmed; these should be guided by clinical examination.so please go to the hospital
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Seek urgent medical attention if you develop fever, rapidly increasing swelling, spreading redness, severe pain, or pus discharg
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Dr. Divyansh Jain
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Hello,
Based on your symptoms and the photographs, the bumps appear to be inflamed subcutaneous nodules at previous injection sites.
Possible causes include:
Injection-site inflammatory reaction: Localised swelling caused by irritation or inflammation.
Injection-site granuloma: A persistent inflammatory lump that can develop after injections.
Localised infection or abscess: Particularly important to exclude because the bumps have enlarged and become tender.
Fat necrosis or local tissue changes: These can occasionally develop following repeated injections.
The photographs show raised, discoloured swellings, but it is not possible to determine whether they contain fluid or represent solid inflammatory tissue from images alone.
Since one lump is enlarging and painful, an in-person examination is important.
Next Steps
Consult a general surgeon or dermatologist, particularly because the swelling has increased in size. A soft-tissue ultrasound may help distinguish an inflammatory nodule from a fluid-filled abscess. If an abscess is confirmed, drainage may be necessary, with antibiotics depending on the examination findings. Avoid injecting into the affected areas. If the peptides are unapproved or self-administered, discontinue their use pending medical evaluation. Inform your doctor about the exact peptide, dose, injection frequency, and date of your last injection. If symptoms persist or the lumps recur, further evaluation for an injection-site granuloma or atypical infection may be required.
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Do not squeeze, massage, puncture, or attempt to drain the lumps yourself. Keep the skin clean and avoid applying steroid creams or antibiotics without medical advice. Seek medical attention if you develop fever, spreading redness, increasing pain, pus discharge, or rapidly enlarging swelling. My recommendation: The photographs suggest localised injection-site inflammation, but an abscess needs to be excluded because the lumps are tender and enlarging. A clinical examination, potentially supported by ultrasound, is the safest next step. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
From what the photos show, these look like firm, raised lumps right at your injection sites, one with some bruising around it. This is a known local reaction to peptide injections repeated in the same small area, caused by irritation or tissue buildup under the skin. It is usually not serious on its own, but injecting into the same spot repeatedly makes it more likely to keep happening.
Next Steps
Rotate your injection sites instead of using the same small area each time, and keep the area clean. A warm compress a few times a day can ease the discomfort while it settles.
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See a physician or dermatologist in person if the lump keeps growing, turns red and warm, starts discharging, or you develop fever, since that needs a proper look rather than a photo.
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