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Question: I have two hard knots under my skin, one on my inner elbow area and another on my forearm, from injecting Dilaudid and/or Morphine. The Morphine is more difficult because it gels up and the process to prepare it for injection takes more time. They are not red and only are tender when touched. Is this an abscess or something else? Do I need to go to the doctor or will they go away? I am careful and always make sure I have hit the vein and I use clean needles. What should I do?
Submitted on: July 15, 2010
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Abscesses can often form from injecting drugs. Lumps under the skin should be evaluated by a medical professional.

Answered on: March 02, 2011
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