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Suggest Remedies For Puss Filled Blisters On Arms Due To Injecting Drugs

Hello, Recently my boyfriend and I started injecting drugs and in doing so I ve started (almost every injection) noticing these hard bumps under his skin, sometimes they are red and almost always swollen, I know that s a missed shot, but now he s getting these blisters on his arms, a few of them look Like they may have puss building up on them, in the crook of his arm and wrist. We have no insurance and can t afford to go to the hospital, please can u tell me what is going on ? How to fix this. Thank you
Tue, 19 Apr 2016
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Hello. I hope you are aware of the side effects of recreational drug usage. Your boyfriend's symptoms are indeed suggestive of infection at the injection site which may need antibiotics. Unfortunately, he has to get admitted for the same if it is widespread. If not, he may be alright with a course of oral antibiotics. Hope this helps.

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Suggest Remedies For Puss Filled Blisters On Arms Due To Injecting Drugs

Hello. I hope you are aware of the side effects of recreational drug usage. Your boyfriend s symptoms are indeed suggestive of infection at the injection site which may need antibiotics. Unfortunately, he has to get admitted for the same if it is widespread. If not, he may be alright with a course of oral antibiotics. Hope this helps. Regards, Dr Geeta