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Suggest Treatment For Cellulitis On The Arm In A Methamphetamine Addict
Question: ive been doing meth for about 30yrs. shooting it. well anyway i quit for about 2 weeks. thought i had it beat but,got a alcohol buzz and backslid .like a dumb ass i did a bump and missed. about a week now 5 days. the swelling in my arm has not gone down its gotten bigger and is red. it hurt pretty bad for few days but that part has lessened been taking antibiotics and putting lchthammol ointment on it but a need some different advice
Brief Answer:
Cellulitis
Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear that you slipped on your abstinence program from meth. But you did inject and missed your artery and now you have a large red lump. This is called cellulitis and despite you being on antibiotics the area is not getting better. The cellulitis may now have developed an abscess. You may need to go back you your medical provider and get different antibiotics and or have the area lanced to remove the infection. Putting topical creams will do nothing to help the infection.
In summary
1. Cellulitis of the arm
2. Continue antibiotics
3. If swelling persists then see your medical provider again
4. May need different antibiotics or the area lanced
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Cellulitis
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear that you slipped on your abstinence program from meth. But you did inject and missed your artery and now you have a large red lump. This is called cellulitis and despite you being on antibiotics the area is not getting better. The cellulitis may now have developed an abscess. You may need to go back you your medical provider and get different antibiotics and or have the area lanced to remove the infection. Putting topical creams will do nothing to help the infection.
In summary
1. Cellulitis of the arm
2. Continue antibiotics
3. If swelling persists then see your medical provider again
4. May need different antibiotics or the area lanced
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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