Question 1

i just injected 40 units of lantus (insulin glargine). it bled a decent drop until i pressed the area with my boxers. how can you tell if you inject into a vein?

Accepted Answer

Don't Worry: This is an old concern &amp; particularly with rapid insulin. With insulin pens &amp; small needles it is hard to hit a large vein.  You most likely hit a venule, a very small branch of a vein, &amp; the needle will actually pass through it. The insulin will deposit behind the vein the Lantus (insulin glargine) slowly release, but you will bleed a little. If Lantus (insulin glargine) is in a venule it will likely clot &amp; the Lantus (insulin glargine) work normally.

Question 2

is there any risk besides infection and not a perfect result with dermal fillers? what happens if doctor injects into a vein or artery?

Accepted Answer

Necrosis of skin: Dermal fillers are safe if used according to manufacturer's guidelines, and if injected properly by an experienced injector. Infection is extremely rare; more common concerns are bumps or irregularities, unwanted swelling, discoloration, and very rarely occlusion of a vessel leading to loss of skin circulation, ischemia, or skin death (necrosis) causing scarring. Staying close to the surface helps.

Question 3

i am currently 12 weeks pregnant and give myself lovenox injections daily in my abdomen. is it a concern or even possible to inject into a vein?

Accepted Answer

Low concern: very safe for the reasons you are using it.

Question 4

what happens if you inject alcohol into a vein?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: Is a strong sclerosing agent, namely it will close the veins. It is used by some for what is called a-v malformations. It is dangerous as it can cause slough of skin. Associated with severe pain and watch for intoxication.

Question 5

what could happen if hydrochloric acid was injected into a person's vein?

Accepted Answer

Major damage: The acid will do serious damage to local tissues, but may or may not be buffered by the body's systems before it reaches the heart and damages the rhythm-producing cells. If you are considering suicide, please call your physician, or if you feel you will lose control, call 911. Thinking about this kind of thing is not right for anyone, and your life can probably be much better.

Question 6

could you inject lidocaine into your veins?

Accepted Answer

Yes but why?: Lidocaine is used by docs to treat heart rhythm problems.  This is done by injection in a controlled manner.  It can be toxic if too much or too strong.   Discuss this with your doc if you have a burning desire to do this.

Question 7

what happens if you inject vinager into a vein or a bone?

Accepted Answer

Why do you ask?: Are you contemplating taking this action? If yes - please don't do so. At minimum it is likely to cause tissue damage. If you or someone else is tempted to inject a foreign substance into your body - please get psychiatric help now.

Question 8

is it possible that injecting hair into your veins can kill you?

Accepted Answer

Why do you ask?: I don't even know how one would go about injecting hair into their blood vessels.

Question 9

wondering if you could inject lidocaine directly into your veins and what exactly would it do?

Accepted Answer

Lidocaine venous: A small amount might be used to reduce pain of other injected meds or cardiac arrhythmias, larger amounts would cause you to have a seizure and cardiac arrest.

Question 10

i take kineret (anakinra) injections sub-cu.i didn't notice that i accidentally hit & possibly injected the med into a vein until i was finished.advice?

Accepted Answer

Ignore it: I doubt you injected it into a vein. It is more likely that the needle passed through a small vein and caused some bleeding. If nothing has happened by now, nothing will.

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I just injected 40 units of lantus (insulin glargine). it bled a decent drop until i pressed the area with my boxers. how can you tell if you inject into a vein?

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Is there any risk besides infection and not a perfect result with dermal fillers? what happens if doctor injects into a vein or artery?

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I am currently 12 weeks pregnant and give myself lovenox injections daily in my abdomen. is it a concern or even possible to inject into a vein?

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What happens if you inject alcohol into a vein?

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What could happen if hydrochloric acid was injected into a person's vein?

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Could you inject lidocaine into your veins?

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What happens if you inject vinager into a vein or a bone?

A member asked:

Is it possible that injecting hair into your veins can kill you?

A member asked:

Wondering if you could inject lidocaine directly into your veins and what exactly would it do?

A member asked:

I take kineret (anakinra) injections sub-cu.i didn't notice that i accidentally hit & possibly injected the med into a vein until i was finished.advice?

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