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What Causes Swelling And Numbness In Hand After Injecting Heroin?

I just did a shot of heroin in my left hand, on the top of my hand to be exact. It went numb and turned red and swelled up. I did the shot about 20 minutes ago and my hand is still swollen and numb. I cant make a fist and can barely bend my fingers. Should I be concerned?
Mon, 4 May 2015
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Dear user,

I really understand your concern.


Based on your introduction, it's an infection of hand, due to poor technique of injection or if you didn't use a sterile syringe (if so check blood test for hepatitis, HIV/AIDS or syphilis).

For the infection I would prescribe Azythromycin 500mg in the first day, and 250mg day 2 to 5.

Apply ice packets and Ibuprofen 200mg three times daily for swelling

If you don't see improvement in three days, please see a doctor.



All the best!

Dr. Elton Halili
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GENERAL MEDICINE
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What Causes Swelling And Numbness In Hand After Injecting Heroin?

Dear user, I really understand your concern. Based on your introduction, it s an infection of hand, due to poor technique of injection or if you didn t use a sterile syringe (if so check blood test for hepatitis, HIV/AIDS or syphilis). For the infection I would prescribe Azythromycin 500mg in the first day, and 250mg day 2 to 5. Apply ice packets and Ibuprofen 200mg three times daily for swelling If you don t see improvement in three days, please see a doctor. All the best! Dr. Elton Halili MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GENERAL MEDICINE