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Abscess After Injecting Heroin, Applied Antibiotic Cream, Ammonia Odor. Help

i have two abscesses from injecting heroin ,one on my stomach and one on my right buttock area and it drained last night..today it has a very strong ammoniated odor after removing the bandage i placed upon it applying antibiotic topical cream..i am petrified..i even discontinued my drug usage and am awaiting a bed date to a chemical dependancy center..my question is why does it smell lkike that,also i am afraid to go to emergency room in fear of their opinion of me..please help me gain the courage to goto hospital by explaining the danger of these symptoms.
Tue, 2 Jul 2013
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Hi there ~

I understand your concerns. The abscesses after injecting heroin are an ominous sign and it indicates that you are most likely to be dependent on the heroin. I believe you need to consult a psychiatrist who is a specialist in substance use disorders since your life is at stake and you are risking it if you plan on continuing the use of this substance. I also think that the smell is due to an infection that has been spreading due to unhygienic needle practices and that you need to go to the hospital or call 911 if you are hesitant to go to the hospital yourself. Please do so as soon as possible as this could be fatal.

I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!
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Abscess After Injecting Heroin, Applied Antibiotic Cream, Ammonia Odor. Help

Hi there ~ I understand your concerns. The abscesses after injecting heroin are an ominous sign and it indicates that you are most likely to be dependent on the heroin. I believe you need to consult a psychiatrist who is a specialist in substance use disorders since your life is at stake and you are risking it if you plan on continuing the use of this substance. I also think that the smell is due to an infection that has been spreading due to unhygienic needle practices and that you need to go to the hospital or call 911 if you are hesitant to go to the hospital yourself. Please do so as soon as possible as this could be fatal. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!