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Is Morphine Appropriate In Case Of Diarrhea, Vomiting And Dehydration?
I went to the ER last Saturday because I had diarrhea, vomiting and was dehydrated. While there I was given a shot of Morphine to help with my stomach cramping. Ever since then I have noticed a numb spot on my thigh where the injection was given and the numb spot send to be growing larger daily. The area is painful and feels cold. What is causing this and how can I stop it? Should I be alarmed?
Fri, 8 Dec 2017
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I have evaluated your query in details .
* While morphine can help to some extent for pain relief , it is not the
usual choice of first line of management of this condition .
* Numbness at injection site has to be immediately taken into
attention to the treating physician .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* While morphine can help to some extent for pain relief , it is not the
usual choice of first line of management of this condition .
* Numbness at injection site has to be immediately taken into
attention to the treating physician .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
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