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What Is The Treatment For Redness And Swelling Around The Vein?
my sister shots meth, she gave herself a shot in her foot 4 weeks ago and missed her vien, its still red and swollen very sensitive to the touch , she says it feels like a super bad sunburn when u touch it , is there anything she can do? she refuses to see a doctor
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
Yes, she should put Heparin ointment over it twice daily and apply compression bandages like crepe bandage and take oral anti-inflammatory medicines like Paracetamol or Diclofenac sodium twice daily for 3-5 days. She should feel better with these. Take care,
Dr Rishi, India.
Dr Rishi, India.
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