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How To Treat Hard And Swollen Veins In Arm In A Cocaine Addicted Person?

i am shooting up cocaine and feel like i missed, the viens are hardened and swollen and very bruised all over my arms. they are hard. my whole arm is swollen from my bicep to wrist. what do i do to bring down swelling and hardened bumps up and down the viens. hot or cold compress?
posted on Wed, 19 Feb 2014
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There is no need to do hot or cold compression. I think, you should go to surgeon for dressing of swollen arm and for medication in form antibiotics that would help to prevent infection. Better to avoid intravenous cocaine abuse for next few days. Healing would take time, so be patience.
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How To Treat Hard And Swollen Veins In Arm In A Cocaine Addicted Person?

Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic There is no need to do hot or cold compression. I think, you should go to surgeon for dressing of swollen arm and for medication in form antibiotics that would help to prevent infection. Better to avoid intravenous cocaine abuse for next few days. Healing would take time, so be patience.