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I'm a iv herion user my feet look like they might pop they re sooo swollen ! i have a dr app on wed can it wait or do i need to go to the er?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Swollen legs: This cannot wait - please go the ER. THis could be early cellulitis, deeper infection, DVT - I really do not think you should wait.

Answered 6/12/2017

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