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Could Methamphetamine Be The Cause Of Edema?
Someone close to me has had severe pitting edema for last two weeks. Now they have an area on the left side of their head that is somewhat knotted, swollen and really painful. They have smoked methamphetamine for quite some time. Could that be the cause
Wed, 4 Jan 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Nothing can be said in their particular case. There are several worrisome features. It is significant all over edema (implying organ damages such as heart attack, or lung disease, or kidney or liver trouble). The face is not generally where edema is, and it is about never painful. This implies infection somewhere like sinus infection, dental, etc. These are serious infections that need antibiotics.
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Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Nothing can be said in their particular case. There are several worrisome features. It is significant all over edema (implying organ damages such as heart attack, or lung disease, or kidney or liver trouble). The face is not generally where edema is, and it is about never painful. This implies infection somewhere like sinus infection, dental, etc. These are serious infections that need antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman
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