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Bumps Formed On The Hand With Burning After Meth Injection. Is There A Vein Damage?

i shoot meth and i have missed a few times in my arm and the bumps have been there for almost 2 months. Now when i inject i feel a burn go right up my arm i know i didnt miss and there is no bump after i shoot it but i can even feel the burn come out of areas i tried hitting wherei couldnt find a vain moments prior to this. Is my vein leaking and why or how is this all the sudden happening?
Tue, 7 May 2013
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Hello,
welcome to Healthcare Magic.

IV meth use can lead to bump like swelling due to following reasons:
-Infection due to blood born particles
-Vasoconstriction and high blood pressure
-Thrombosis of veins
-Combination of above causes

Following steps will be helpful for you in management:
-Consult general physician to rule out above causes. Investigations like serum electrolytes, liver/kidney function test and other test may be needed in your case, according to examination.
-Maintain adequate nutrition, hydration and drink plenty of water.
-Stop Crystal meth use now. For that you can take help of nearby deaddiction specialist.

Wish you good health and all the best.

Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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Bumps Formed On The Hand With Burning After Meth Injection. Is There A Vein Damage?

Hello, welcome to Healthcare Magic. IV meth use can lead to bump like swelling due to following reasons: -Infection due to blood born particles -Vasoconstriction and high blood pressure -Thrombosis of veins -Combination of above causes Following steps will be helpful for you in management: -Consult general physician to rule out above causes. Investigations like serum electrolytes, liver/kidney function test and other test may be needed in your case, according to examination. -Maintain adequate nutrition, hydration and drink plenty of water. -Stop Crystal meth use now. For that you can take help of nearby deaddiction specialist. Wish you good health and all the best. Regards, Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal www.99doctor.com