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What Causes Numbness In The Skin And A Swollen Stomach The Body While On Crystal Methamphetamine?

I hi hi I have only been using crystal meth injecting it not injecting to me eating it and I m having numbness my skin is like flaky and sparkly and my stomach has like little swollen is what is bloated and discolored and it has it looks like it looks like a bee sting and big spots all over my stomach
Wed, 1 Mar 2023
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Hello,

You are suffering from numbness in the skin, swollen stomach and body. You are taking crystal methamphetamine. You are suffering from side effects of crystal meth on the skin. You are getting irritation that causes frequent scratching. Avoid touching or scratching, maintain good hygiene, wear soft cotton clothes. Scratching will cause sores and lacerations to appear all over the body. The skin may appear to be dry, cracked, gray, due to dehydration.

Meth dehydrates the skin as days may pass by without the person addicted to it eating or drinking anything at all. This it leads to severe malnutrition, weight loss, and dry skin. The chemicals in methamphetamine also lead to dehydration because of the damage that they do inside and outside the body. You can apply ointment Soframycin cream on the sores caused by methamphetamine for relieve.

You are suggested to join a detox center for initial detoxification process that will remove the drugs from your system. It will allow the body to be able to heal properly. Trying to treat the sores while someone still has an addiction is very difficult because they won’t be able to take care of their health while they are under the influence of the substance. It is important to detox because it cause damage to the liver, hence you may experience symptoms of indigestion and bloating.

It may cause damage to the lungs, increases body temperature, increase BP. Smoking meth often results in numbness of the skin, fingers, lack of sensation in the extremities. Numbness occurs due to the constriction of the blood vessels. It may damage nerves if left untreated. It can affect the heart and damages a person’s health and wellness. Joining a detox center helps to successfully quit for good. It helps to manage the withdrawal symptoms and gives therapy so that you have the best chances to quit it successfully.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Numbness In The Skin And A Swollen Stomach The Body While On Crystal Methamphetamine?

Hello, You are suffering from numbness in the skin, swollen stomach and body. You are taking crystal methamphetamine. You are suffering from side effects of crystal meth on the skin. You are getting irritation that causes frequent scratching. Avoid touching or scratching, maintain good hygiene, wear soft cotton clothes. Scratching will cause sores and lacerations to appear all over the body. The skin may appear to be dry, cracked, gray, due to dehydration. Meth dehydrates the skin as days may pass by without the person addicted to it eating or drinking anything at all. This it leads to severe malnutrition, weight loss, and dry skin. The chemicals in methamphetamine also lead to dehydration because of the damage that they do inside and outside the body. You can apply ointment Soframycin cream on the sores caused by methamphetamine for relieve. You are suggested to join a detox center for initial detoxification process that will remove the drugs from your system. It will allow the body to be able to heal properly. Trying to treat the sores while someone still has an addiction is very difficult because they won’t be able to take care of their health while they are under the influence of the substance. It is important to detox because it cause damage to the liver, hence you may experience symptoms of indigestion and bloating. It may cause damage to the lungs, increases body temperature, increase BP. Smoking meth often results in numbness of the skin, fingers, lack of sensation in the extremities. Numbness occurs due to the constriction of the blood vessels. It may damage nerves if left untreated. It can affect the heart and damages a person’s health and wellness. Joining a detox center helps to successfully quit for good. It helps to manage the withdrawal symptoms and gives therapy so that you have the best chances to quit it successfully. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician