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Could Sores On Tongue And Inner Lip Be Due To Smoking Meth?

Hi, for the last three days/nights, ive been snorting meth. i woke up yesterday morning with terrible sores in my mouth, under my tongue and on the inside of my bottom lip. How can i get rid of this? or how can i ease the pain because I cant eat because its so painful :(
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your concern . This is very common in continue user of meth . Drugs like meth contain caustic in it along with other chemical . These chemicals cause two things . First the cause extreme dryness of mucosa due rise in body temperature which five rise ti blisters and sores of mouth. . Secondly they irritate the mucosa which also create sore mouth.

I would suggest you to :-

- Immediately stop taking meth .

- Use colgate orabase paste containing benzocaine for pain and irritation .

- Do warm saline rinses 2-3 times a day .

- Take advil (if not allergic) or tylenol for pain and swelling .

- Maintain proper oral hygiene .

If condition persist even after 2-3 then consult oral pathologist for proper diagnosis and to rule out cause like oral herpes . Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment along with anti bacterial or anti viral drugs depending upon the diagnosis.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Could Sores On Tongue And Inner Lip Be Due To Smoking Meth?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your concern . This is very common in continue user of meth . Drugs like meth contain caustic in it along with other chemical . These chemicals cause two things . First the cause extreme dryness of mucosa due rise in body temperature which five rise ti blisters and sores of mouth. . Secondly they irritate the mucosa which also create sore mouth. I would suggest you to :- - Immediately stop taking meth . - Use colgate orabase paste containing benzocaine for pain and irritation . - Do warm saline rinses 2-3 times a day . - Take advil (if not allergic) or tylenol for pain and swelling . - Maintain proper oral hygiene . If condition persist even after 2-3 then consult oral pathologist for proper diagnosis and to rule out cause like oral herpes . Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment along with anti bacterial or anti viral drugs depending upon the diagnosis. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari