Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Swelling And Inflammation In Leg After Injecting Crystal Methamphetamine?
I recently injected crystal methamphetamine into my leg and now it is red, hot and swelling up. It also itches a little. It has been about 5 days since I used and the redness has been present for at least four days the swelling didn t start until today is this something that needs immediate medical professionals to look at?
Tue, 10 Nov 2015
Mainly it could be.
Infection, clot, circulatory problem, etc. Some are really bad. I was reviewing a case of this and found that minor reactive vessels in the presence of amphetamine can have so much variation in circulation that it can cause gangrene (it's rare). Infection and blood clots though, are not rare. They can be treated outpatient most of the time.
Infection, clot, circulatory problem, etc. Some are really bad. I was reviewing a case of this and found that minor reactive vessels in the presence of amphetamine can have so much variation in circulation that it can cause gangrene (it's rare). Infection and blood clots though, are not rare. They can be treated outpatient most of the time.
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]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....