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What Causes White Fibers On The Tongue With The Usage Of Meth?

Hi, I recently started to snort crystal meth, approximately 4 weeks ago, and every time I do it it feels like I have tons of tiny little hairs all over my tongue.... So of course I start to pick at my tongue and I actualy remove a lot of white fibers and lint... Any chance that that's always in my mouth on a daily and don't notice it until I do the drugs?
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query .The symptoms you mention in query is not the direct effect of taking meth . One of the common side effect of meth is 'XEROSTOMIA' that is dryness in mouth which give rise to problem like white hairs . It is basically fungal infection caused by candiasis .

Apart from candidiasis dryness of mouth give rise to other problems also like dental or gum infection difficulty in speech. I would suggest you to quit this habit if there is any difficulty then take the help of psychiatrist .

Maintain proper oral hygiene , do warm saline rinses or beta-dine rinses . Consult dentist/oral pathologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe anti fungal drug like Amphotericin B or drugs to induce saliva secretion .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes White Fibers On The Tongue With The Usage Of Meth?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query .The symptoms you mention in query is not the direct effect of taking meth . One of the common side effect of meth is XEROSTOMIA that is dryness in mouth which give rise to problem like white hairs . It is basically fungal infection caused by candiasis . Apart from candidiasis dryness of mouth give rise to other problems also like dental or gum infection difficulty in speech. I would suggest you to quit this habit if there is any difficulty then take the help of psychiatrist . Maintain proper oral hygiene , do warm saline rinses or beta-dine rinses . Consult dentist/oral pathologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe anti fungal drug like Amphotericin B or drugs to induce saliva secretion . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari