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
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.
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What Is The Treatment For Redness And Swelling Around The Vein?
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.