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How To Cure Swelling And Numbness In Hand Due To Shooting Heroin In Wrist?
Shot heroin in wrist and I know I probably hit a artery due to swelling numbness etc but its never been this bad all my fingers r swollen but my pointer is worse and its scaring me I can t move or feel it at all its only been a hr but should I go to a doc or will it go away on it s own I don t want to lose my finger
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
You might developed cellulitis ... should consult doctor and take appropriate antibiotics. More over puncture of nerve will cause numbness over the hands..
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