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Dr. Joshua Fenton, M.D.

Emergency Physician

Dr. Joshua Fenton practices Emergency Medicine in Memphis, TN. Dr. Fenton assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Fenton examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Dr. Joshua Fenton, M.D.
  • Memphis, TN
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Missed my vein trying to shoot meth?

You most likely will be fine. Just watch for signs of infection such as redness, warmth, drainage, swelling, fever, or chills. Please consider researching help for methamphetamine READ MORE
You most likely will be fine. Just watch for signs of infection such as redness, warmth, drainage, swelling, fever, or chills. Please consider researching help for methamphetamine abuse in your area or consult with a primary care provider. 
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Swallowed bottle cap?

The bottle cap most likely will pass. However, seek immediate medical care for abdominal pain, vomiting, rectal bleeding, or inability to pass stool.  Thanks for the question.  READ MORE
The bottle cap most likely will pass. However, seek immediate medical care for abdominal pain, vomiting, rectal bleeding, or inability to pass stool. 
Thanks for the question. 

Seek medical attention?

Yes, she should seek medical attention right away.

Joshua Fenton MD, FACEP, FAAEM