HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 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

What Causes A Pus Pocket Under The Skin After Taking Meth In Forearm?

I missed a vein while slamming meth in my forearm about a week ago and it swelled up my whole forearm bad. today the abcess popped and i squeezed out a lot of puss and blood and it even looked kinda oiley. now when i push on the skin around it what looks like a big puss pocket pops out of my skin and goes back in as soon as i let go,but the bubble looking pocket is black and when i pull on it, it will streach way out but wont come out im worried it might be dead muscle tissue what do you think?
Thu, 29 Jan 2015
Report Abuse
Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

No, its not dead tissue or muscle. But it is infection caused because of contamination at the time of injection.

Contamination occurred because of the non sterile skin at the time if injection.

Please take cefixime 200 mg tablet under your doctors guidance. This will treat the infection. Aceclofenac can be taken under your doctors guidance for pain.

You can also use polysporin ointment over the wound.

Please do maintain cleanliness with frequent dressing. You can use betadine and dettol for dressing.


I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
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....
What Causes A Pus Pocket Under The Skin After Taking Meth In Forearm?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. No, its not dead tissue or muscle. But it is infection caused because of contamination at the time of injection. Contamination occurred because of the non sterile skin at the time if injection. Please take cefixime 200 mg tablet under your doctors guidance. This will treat the infection. Aceclofenac can be taken under your doctors guidance for pain. You can also use polysporin ointment over the wound. Please do maintain cleanliness with frequent dressing. You can use betadine and dettol for dressing. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.