What Is The Remedy For Swelling After Injecting Meth?

Brief Answer: Anti-inflammatory, antibiotics, hot fomentation... Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. From the description of your symptoms, it appears that you may have developed an infection or an abcess in that site. Usually, in such cases, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication would be necessary to resolve the infection and inflammation. Sometimes, if there is a pus collection underneath, it may have to be drained out. It is difficult to give you a definitive advise on further treatment without examining the swelling. So, it is best that you have it examined by a doctor. Simple home remedies like hot fomentation, keeping the affected arm elevated on a pillow, taking adequate fluids and getting as much rest as possible can help. Anti-inlammatory / pain killers like Ibuprofen (Neurofen) can help reduce the inflammation and pain. Avoid rubbing or massaging the area or moving the arm frequently. In case you develp fever, chills or if the arm becomes red and warm, then it means that you are developing complications and you need compulsory medical attention. Also remember that if it gets complicated, there is a risk of infection spreading to the entire arm or even to the bloodstream. Therefore, if treatment is taken quickly, it will save you a lot of trouble later on. So, I would recommend that you see a doctor and take proper medical treatment. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar

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