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What Could Cause A Painful And Swollen Arm In A Methamphetamine Addict?
I AM A IV DRUG USER THAT USES METH. ABOUT A WEEK AGO I MISSED MY VEIN IN THE RIGHT ARM, AT THE INSIDE OF ELBOW. IMMEDIATELY MY ARM WAS NUMB ALONG THE TOP PART OF FOREARM TO TIPS OF THUMB AND FOREFINGER. WHEN PRESSURE IS PUT ON THE MISS MY ARM HAS BEEN EXTREMELY NUMB AND TINGLY. NOW IT IT EXTREMELY PAINFUL FOLLOWING THE VEIN GOING DOWN MY ARM FROM CROOK OF ELBOW TO THUMB AND FOREFINGER. MY ARM IS ALSO SLIGHTLY SWOLLEN AND VEIN FELLS AS IF ITS HARDENING WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Mon, 23 Sep 2019
Hello,
We have to rule out possible causes like cellulitis. Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. An ultrasound Doppler is required for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
We have to rule out possible causes like cellulitis. Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. An ultrasound Doppler is required for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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