Neurotoxicity

Methamphetamine - meth for short - is a very addictive stimulant drug. It is a powder that can be made into a pill or a shiny rock (called a crystal). The powder can be eaten or snorted up the nose. It can also be mixed with liquid and injected into your body with a needle. Crystal meth is smoked in a small glass pipe.Meth at first causes a rush of good feelings, but then users feel edgy, overly excited, angry, or afraid. Meth use can quickly lead to addiction. It causes medical problems includingMaking your body temperature so high that you pass outSevere itching"Meth mouth" - broken teeth and dry mouthThinking and emotional problemsNIH: National Institute on Drug Abuse

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Dr. Manisha Dikshit

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A patient of 70 yrs has taken ATTRACTIVE for one yr.for suspected knee joint tuberculosis. He had problem in lt.ear since 2 months. Audio entry tests normal. Doc stopped ATT. He Said it may be neurotoxicity, but after taking methylcobalamin...See More

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Tejinder Kumar

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Dr. Praful Jk

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Dr. Lily Dahiya

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Lady 65yrs old on Antihypertensive with Good control c/o Itching in both hands and feet on exposure to warmth and relieved with cold atmosphere.Oo relief with neurotoxicity and anti allergic.Any clues?Please suggest.

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