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I Have Been Smoking Meth And Have Lost My Voice

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Question : I have been smoking meth and have lost my voice now for over a month..i also have a severe cough..swelling in my feet and legs..and severe weight gain..i have tried everything to get my voice back ..any help what to do or take..
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Go for laryngoscopy.

Detailed Answer:
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Have seen your details,
Loss of voice is very likely due to central nervous system problem seen very commonly in Meth users.
Suggestion-
Initially a test called Laryngoscopy should be done to see if vocal cords are paralysed or the level of vibration present in them/Presence of Edema etc.A treatment could only be suggested once current state of cord is known.
Consult a Gastro/Otolarygologist in person and get the test done.
Complete abstinence is required for recovery.
Follow up with report.
Thank you!
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I Have Been Smoking Meth And Have Lost My Voice

Brief Answer: Go for laryngoscopy. Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query, Have seen your details, Loss of voice is very likely due to central nervous system problem seen very commonly in Meth users. Suggestion- Initially a test called Laryngoscopy should be done to see if vocal cords are paralysed or the level of vibration present in them/Presence of Edema etc.A treatment could only be suggested once current state of cord is known. Consult a Gastro/Otolarygologist in person and get the test done. Complete abstinence is required for recovery. Follow up with report. Thank you!