Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
141 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Redness In Arm, Fever, Hurts To Touch After Injecting Meth. Need To Go To Doctor?

Hi i injected meth into the top of my wrist. It did not burn i didnt get a rush but i was kinda hi afterwords and now a day and a half later, from the top of my fingers to halfway up my arm is red with fever, hurts to touch and move. It registered but i might have poked through the vein once i started injecting. How will i know when to go to the doctor if it doesnt let up
posted on Thu, 24 Oct 2013
Twitter Thu, 24 Oct 2013 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 25 Oct 2013 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi, your signs suggest infection/ cellulitis.

You need to visit your doctor now for further management. Till then take NSAID like ibuprofen 400mg and cold compression.

Regards
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Redness In Arm, Fever, Hurts To Touch After Injecting Meth. Need To Go To Doctor?

Hi, your signs suggest infection/ cellulitis. You need to visit your doctor now for further management. Till then take NSAID like ibuprofen 400mg and cold compression. Regards