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I just shot up and ruptured/busted the vein went to doctor said it looksinfected and giveme some antibiotics. its swollen n hurts what could happen?
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Infection: Shooting up and doing drugs is very dangerous. You are risking your life in many ways. The infection you developed could spread and cause loss of skin and tissue. It can spread to your blood stream and make you very sick and even die. It can cause vegetations to form on your heart which can break off and cause a stroke....
Answered 2/24/2014
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