Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Does methamphetamines affect the thyroid gland?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Ambiguous: Not specifically, But it will affect all the functions in your body that are affected by thyroid hormone. Why do you ask? What are your specific concerns?
Answered 6/20/2019
3.9k views
Thank
Methamphetamine: Methamphetamine is a very dangerous drug and can adversely affect all the cells of the body. One should completely avoid this drug if you want to stay healthy.
Answered 7/12/2014
3.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What do you suggest if i had thyroid cancer, thyroid removed how long will meth be detectable in my system is it possible to test positive 6 mo after use?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What do you recommend if I had thyroid cancer thyroid removed how long will meth be detectable in my system is it possible to test positive 6 mo after use?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm having Thyroid surgery & have been a crystal meth user for over 15 years. I plan on getting clean 3-4 days before my surgery; is this enough time?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My friend hit me with a shot of meth in my neck a few days ago its still extremely numb but not hard. What can I or should I do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I been addict to smoking meth for 3 years and everytime i smoke it my glands swell in my neck and get very sore?
I be addict to smoking meth for 3 years and everytime i smoke my glands in my neck get sore and swell im scared will i be ok my glands get very sore ?
I don't have enough room to ask properly. I attempted to IV meth into my interior jugular. Unpleasantness followed. Was it the carotid or a gland?
Can crystal meth cause thyroid problems?
I have had my thyroid removed. if i smoke methamphetamines will it affect my Synthroid (thyroxine) dose?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
