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How Can Swelling And Inflammation On The Arm After Injecting Heroin Be Treated?
I was IV using heroin and the whole tip of the needle broke off and disappeared into my arm. I don t know if it s in the vein or muscle or what I just know it s in there and I m completely freaked out. It is swollen and turning red on the surface of the skin. What do I do?
Thu, 9 May 2019
Hello,
Should go to ER as you need immediate medical attention. Might require small incisure (cut) from the doctor to take the needle off, and prescription oral and local antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
Should go to ER as you need immediate medical attention. Might require small incisure (cut) from the doctor to take the needle off, and prescription oral and local antibiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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