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Suffer Upper Lip Swelling After Injecting Meth In Arms. What To Do?
Question: Dr I am not an addict. Just tell me how can this upper lip swelling go after injecting meth in the arms ?
Brief Answer:
Can take 2 to 4 days
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The swelling can occur as a result of inflammatory response. In most persons the swelling would occur at or near the site of injection.
The fact that this swelling occurred at a distance from the injection site implies that some aspect of the swelling may be allergic in nature.
It can take 2 to 4 days for the swelling to resolve.To speed up the process you can consider the use of anti inflammatory medication and anti histamines.
Anti histamines can be drowsy or non drowsy, the drowsy ones such as benadryl are stronger than the non drowsy.
Anti inflammatory medications include agents such as ibuprofen, cataflam. These should be used on a full stomach.
In some persons who are chronic users the swelling can persist for longer periods
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any additional questions
Can take 2 to 4 days
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The swelling can occur as a result of inflammatory response. In most persons the swelling would occur at or near the site of injection.
The fact that this swelling occurred at a distance from the injection site implies that some aspect of the swelling may be allergic in nature.
It can take 2 to 4 days for the swelling to resolve.To speed up the process you can consider the use of anti inflammatory medication and anti histamines.
Anti histamines can be drowsy or non drowsy, the drowsy ones such as benadryl are stronger than the non drowsy.
Anti inflammatory medications include agents such as ibuprofen, cataflam. These should be used on a full stomach.
In some persons who are chronic users the swelling can persist for longer periods
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any additional questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have g6pd is the medication still okay ?
Brief Answer:
these are associated with a low risk of effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Anti histamines and anti inflammatory medications mentioned are both associated with a low risk of side effects in persons with G6PD deficiency.
To avoid possible problems you may want to use only one type. You can consider using the anti histamine first. Both anti histamines last only 4 to 8 hours, it can vary depending on the type used.
After this time period you can use the other medication
Please feel free to ask any thing else
these are associated with a low risk of effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Anti histamines and anti inflammatory medications mentioned are both associated with a low risk of side effects in persons with G6PD deficiency.
To avoid possible problems you may want to use only one type. You can consider using the anti histamine first. Both anti histamines last only 4 to 8 hours, it can vary depending on the type used.
After this time period you can use the other medication
Please feel free to ask any thing else
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Do yi need a prescription for that or i can go buy it from the pharmacy ?
Brief Answer:
no prescription needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi
No you do not need a prescription for any of these.
Ibuprofen is also known as advil and benadryl is available over the counter.
please feel free to ask any other questions
no prescription needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi
No you do not need a prescription for any of these.
Ibuprofen is also known as advil and benadryl is available over the counter.
please feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Should i take both or just one?
Brief Answer:
take the anti histamine first
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You can use the anti histamine first to reduce any allergic part of the swelling.
After 6 to 8 hours , you can take a dose of the anti inflammatory pain killer.
Normally in most persons they can be used together but this way would reduce any potential risk to you as it relates to the G6PD.
take the anti histamine first
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You can use the anti histamine first to reduce any allergic part of the swelling.
After 6 to 8 hours , you can take a dose of the anti inflammatory pain killer.
Normally in most persons they can be used together but this way would reduce any potential risk to you as it relates to the G6PD.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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