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How To Get Rid Of Heroin Addiction With Hard Lump On Arm Vein?
My boyfriend is addicted to heroin and shot up about 3-4 days ago. There is now a hard lump on his arm by the vain about 2 inches. It looks bruised and he says it is painful when touched or pressed down on. Is this very serious/dangerous? Or will it just go away on its own?
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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Lump on vein happens due to false method of taking intravenous injection. It is commonly seen in iv drug abuser. It would heal with time, but for that, your boy friend has to change the site of injection. He could take consult of surgeon for clearing and dressing of lump. That would help to heal it quickly.
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thanks for using healthcare magic
Lump on vein happens due to false method of taking intravenous injection. It is commonly seen in iv drug abuser. It would heal with time, but for that, your boy friend has to change the site of injection. He could take consult of surgeon for clearing and dressing of lump. That would help to heal it quickly.
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