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Suggest Treatment After Injuring Vein From IV Drug Use
What procedures should you take when blowing a vein from IV drug use? On Friday i blew a vein in my left arm IVing meth and heroin... today I blew a vein in my right bicep IVing meth.... both arms are fairly sore but there is no bruising apparent... just initial redness as the substances spill out
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
Hello,
It could be a thrombophlebitis or inflammation of the superficial veins of the arm. It is not a serious condition and very well managed with antibiotics and supportive measures.
Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. As of now you can apply over the counter available thrombophobe ointment for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
It could be a thrombophlebitis or inflammation of the superficial veins of the arm. It is not a serious condition and very well managed with antibiotics and supportive measures.
Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. As of now you can apply over the counter available thrombophobe ointment for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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