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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Swelling On Vein After Intravenous Drug Intake
my friend was doing drugs intraveiniously and missed. it was on her inner left leg, in close proximity to the knee. now she is experiencing pain and swelling in the affected area. It is approximately 4 inches in diameter. she says it is very warm in the infected area but she doesn t have a fever.
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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Swelling On Vein After Intravenous Drug Intake
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is likely that she has an infection in the area since it is warm, swollen and painful. She may need a course of antibiotics. In addition to the antibiotics , anti inflammatory pain medication may help. EG naproxen, ibuprofen, cataflam I hope this helps