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Suggest Home Remedies For Abscess Caused By A Missed Methamphetamine Injection

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Posted on Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Question: I have an abscess from a missed meth injection how can I treat it at home
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Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Apply icepacks & take antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in.

Misses can be treated like any other swelling, by applying ice to the area and taking an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. If the site is red and hot (check with the back of your fingers, they're more accurate than your finger pads), it has become infected and you need antibiotics to treat the abscess. If an abscess does form, don't squeeze it or try and draw it by poking a needle in there, as you're only likely to spread the infection and make it worse.

Consult your dentist for further treatment plan.

Hope I answered your query

Wishing you good health

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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Suggest Home Remedies For Abscess Caused By A Missed Methamphetamine Injection

Brief Answer: Apply icepacks & take antibiotics Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing in. Misses can be treated like any other swelling, by applying ice to the area and taking an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. If the site is red and hot (check with the back of your fingers, they're more accurate than your finger pads), it has become infected and you need antibiotics to treat the abscess. If an abscess does form, don't squeeze it or try and draw it by poking a needle in there, as you're only likely to spread the infection and make it worse. Consult your dentist for further treatment plan. Hope I answered your query Wishing you good health Regards Dr. Neha Sumra