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Swollen Hands And Feet, Bluish Nails, Swelling Reoccurring, After Snorting Meth. Cause?
After snorting meth, what could be causing swollen hands and feet, nails a bluish color, some pain in some swollen areas, but not swollen all the time? Has been happening for about thirty hours now. Started swelling anywhere from 8 to 14 hours after first line, stays swollen thirty minutes to hour then goes normal then will start swelling again an hour to three hours later... Then repeat above. Occasional pain in arms, legs, and knees.
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Hello.
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The swollen hands and feet with a bluish discoloration is suggestive of a circulation compromise. This needs an immediate medical attention. Stopping Meth use will also help.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The swollen hands and feet with a bluish discoloration is suggestive of a circulation compromise. This needs an immediate medical attention. Stopping Meth use will also help.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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