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Swollen warm tender forearm.
My forearm is swollen and warm after doing a shot of meth. It hurts to touch and I'm worried. What can I do to help the pain and swelling
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A physical examination is required. It could be an infection.
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It mostly likely due to insertion of septic needle.
Consult online or nearby doctor.
Do not delay or it will spread and may cause damage to underlying muscles.
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Cold compressions may help relieve the pain to some extent
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Could be thrombophlebitis, that means inflammatiom of the vein where the shot was taken, consult nearby doctor or video consult physician with photos.
Dont ignore and dont let it increase, otherwise entire hand will become swollen and get infected.
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It can be one of the complications of meth so please consult a physician
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Refer to emergency of hospital quickly
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Consult nearby doctor
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It could be thrombophlebitis, cellulitis of the affected forearm.Ideally you should visit a hospital to limit the complications.You can apply ice pack,elevate the limb
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Hi, it may be cellulitis .., need to take tablets.,
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Reach out me on video call consultation immediately to get cured within few days.
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Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six for proper guidance and treatment.
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Need examination. Consult a surgeon at the earliest it can be cellulitis or thrombophlebitis
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You don't attach pic. If its available it could be very helpful.
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Kindly contact personally for detailed assistance
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nashik
It could be cellulitis kindly visit nearby by hospital immediately
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Apply ice
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Consult nearby general surgeon
Could be soft tissue infection
Need evaluation
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sameer Kachur
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Bijapur
I think it's cellulitis of forearm
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Start a good antibiotics - linazolid 600mg bd, tab chymorol forte tds, tab zerodol sp bd tab pantop 40 mg od
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Visit near by doctor it may need debridement
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