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Swollen Face, Gums, Sinuses, Nose. Using Cocaine. What Can I Do?
Question: Hello Doctor, i have been using cocaine for one year now. My face is very swollen, i know i need to get help but it's 4am and i won't go to the hospital. Can you tell me what i can do about swollen gums, sinuses nose etc please and thank you?
Hello,
Thanks for using health care magic for posting your query.
I understand that you are using cocaine for last 1 year.
I would be glad if you can let me know a few more details regarding your cocaine use:
1) When was the last intake?
2) How frequently do you take cocaine?
3) How much amount do you take?
4) Did you have any similar kind of problem before?
5) Do you use any other drug along with cocaine?
6) Do you have any know medical illnesses?
Availability of such information can help me in understanding your problem in a better way.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks and regards,
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD
Addiction Specialist.
Thanks for using health care magic for posting your query.
I understand that you are using cocaine for last 1 year.
I would be glad if you can let me know a few more details regarding your cocaine use:
1) When was the last intake?
2) How frequently do you take cocaine?
3) How much amount do you take?
4) Did you have any similar kind of problem before?
5) Do you use any other drug along with cocaine?
6) Do you have any know medical illnesses?
Availability of such information can help me in understanding your problem in a better way.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks and regards,
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD
Addiction Specialist.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello Dr. XXXXXXX
1 The last time i used it was last night.
2 I take it everyday.
3 My usage has been increasing. I was using about 1 gram a day for the last 3 months but in that period, over the last couple of weeks it's been closer to 2 grams.
4 Yes i had a similar problem. I was an alchoholic. I started drinking when i was 13 years old but i stopped completely when i was 23. I never drank again.
5 Yes, i have anxiety, i take a prescription for Rivotril and Seroquil. I haven't taken the Rivotril for abot 3 weeks but i take about 3 tiny pills of seroquil daily, i'm not sure of the dosage.
6 No others illnesses but depression and anxiety. I used to box competitively, i was in very good shape with 6 pack abs, now my abdomin is very bloated.
Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for your time in answering the details.
From the description I understand that you have problems with anxiety and depression for which you are probably not taking adequate treatment. And you are using cocaine since last 1 year and more since last 2-3 weeks.
At present you main concern is you swollen face. The common reasons for the swollen face among the users of cocaine are raised blood pressure and problems with your kidneys.
Probably you need to get you blood pressure checked and also get a renal function test done coming morning. That will give you an idea of how good are your kidneys functioning.
Cocaine is not a very good drug which even an abuser would like to continue. You should consider yourself for de-addiction treatment for cocaine. The physical problems that you are having right now could be an onset of the series of health problems that you may have.
As of now, if you dont want to go to the hospital, you need not worry and stay calm and make a visit coming morning if the swelling persists.
Regarding your sinuses and running nose, these problems will settle down immediately after you stop you routine cocaine intake.
Hope I am able to solve your concerns.
If you have any further queries, I will be glad to help you.
If not, you can close the discussion and rate the answer accordingly.
Regards,
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD
Addiction Specialist
Thanks for your time in answering the details.
From the description I understand that you have problems with anxiety and depression for which you are probably not taking adequate treatment. And you are using cocaine since last 1 year and more since last 2-3 weeks.
At present you main concern is you swollen face. The common reasons for the swollen face among the users of cocaine are raised blood pressure and problems with your kidneys.
Probably you need to get you blood pressure checked and also get a renal function test done coming morning. That will give you an idea of how good are your kidneys functioning.
Cocaine is not a very good drug which even an abuser would like to continue. You should consider yourself for de-addiction treatment for cocaine. The physical problems that you are having right now could be an onset of the series of health problems that you may have.
As of now, if you dont want to go to the hospital, you need not worry and stay calm and make a visit coming morning if the swelling persists.
Regarding your sinuses and running nose, these problems will settle down immediately after you stop you routine cocaine intake.
Hope I am able to solve your concerns.
If you have any further queries, I will be glad to help you.
If not, you can close the discussion and rate the answer accordingly.
Regards,
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD
Addiction Specialist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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