Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Injecting Drugs And Having Hard Red Swollen Knot And Puffy Arm
My husband has recently admitted to being illegal drugs and his method of use is apparently injection . Today I noticed his ARM was swollen and upon closer inspection I have found several hard area and a large red swollen knot around his inner elbow . I am very concerned but he is in denial, claiming separate causes for the extended swelling. There is one area that is discoloured and large. The rest of his ARM from that point down is puffy, excluding the fingers. Please help me! Is there anything I can do for him??
Wed, 2 May 2012
Hell Ash,
Welcome here on HCM.
You must follow the guideline of support as advised by his treating doctor.
You should try to understand what driven him towards drug addiction.
Some detailed counseling with psychologist will certainly help you to understand what the cause is.
And so you will be able to help him.
Thanks
Welcome here on HCM.
You must follow the guideline of support as advised by his treating doctor.
You should try to understand what driven him towards drug addiction.
Some detailed counseling with psychologist will certainly help you to understand what the cause is.
And so you will be able to help him.
Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Substance dependence
Loading Online Doctors....