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Suggest Treatment For An Abscess Around The Injection Site
Question: I am working with a person who has missed the injection spot when he used meth. Three days ago. Looks like he has walnuts under the skin, red, some orange stuff is oozing. Aside from not using in thefirst place what can we do to get rid of the huge red lump.
Brief Answer:
There is need for antibiotics and anti inflammatory medications
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using health care magic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
From the available description it appears that the site of injection got inflamed and that bead like appearance almost confirms the diagnosis.
In current scenario your friend need both anti inflammatory and antibiotic medication. For the former you can buy pain killer like Ibuprofen from over the counter but for later there is need for doctor prescription.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
I will be glad to assist you further.
Thanks and regards.
There is need for antibiotics and anti inflammatory medications
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using health care magic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
From the available description it appears that the site of injection got inflamed and that bead like appearance almost confirms the diagnosis.
In current scenario your friend need both anti inflammatory and antibiotic medication. For the former you can buy pain killer like Ibuprofen from over the counter but for later there is need for doctor prescription.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
I will be glad to assist you further.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
tip from English:) but for the "latter" meaning the last one in the list or series.
"later" comes from "late" subtle spellings differences . Just a bit of advice from an English teacher.
Thank for your information. We got him to the hospital, he has antibiotics now.
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Tip from an English teacher :) but for the "latter" meaning the last one in the list or series.
"later" comes from "late" subtle spellings differences . Just a bit of advice from an English teacher.
Thank for your information. We got him to the hospital, he has antibiotics now.
"later" comes from "late" subtle spellings differences . Just a bit of advice from an English teacher.
Thank for your information. We got him to the hospital, he has antibiotics now.
Your Health Question - [Refresh] Print this page Dr. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Dr. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Psychiatrist
Tip from an English teacher :) but for the "latter" meaning the last one in the list or series.
"later" comes from "late" subtle spellings differences . Just a bit of advice from an English teacher.
Thank for your information. We got him to the hospital, he has antibiotics now.
Brief Answer:
Thanks a lot
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for great advice which I never expected.
I am really glad to know that information was useful for you and patient in question started receiving antibiotics. Infact this is double pleasure to interact with you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
If not please close the query and rate the answer for my future patients.
Thanks and regards.
Thanks a lot
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for great advice which I never expected.
I am really glad to know that information was useful for you and patient in question started receiving antibiotics. Infact this is double pleasure to interact with you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
If not please close the query and rate the answer for my future patients.
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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