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What Causes Lump On Forearm After Getting Meth Injection?

I have a golf ball sized hard lump on my forearm from meth injection ten days ago. Originally very red swollen and painful. Now swelling is only a large ball.have been using hot/cold compresses,epsom salt soaks,icthamol ointment and taking antibiotics and ibuprofen- all religiously. Now have peeling skin. Getting nervous as progress has haulted. Should i be patient or terrified?
Thu, 18 Jun 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
You are mostly having injection site abscess.
It is common in intravenous drug abuser due to sharing of needle and poor techniques of injection.
So avoid habit of intravenous drug abuse.
Consult doctor and get done ultrasound examination of local part (forearm).
If it is fluid filled lump (abscess) than you may need surgical removal of abscess (incision and drainage).
So avoid such habit in future and discuss all these with your doctor.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Lump On Forearm After Getting Meth Injection?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. You are mostly having injection site abscess. It is common in intravenous drug abuser due to sharing of needle and poor techniques of injection. So avoid habit of intravenous drug abuse. Consult doctor and get done ultrasound examination of local part (forearm). If it is fluid filled lump (abscess) than you may need surgical removal of abscess (incision and drainage). So avoid such habit in future and discuss all these with your doctor. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.