Glue Sniffing Neuropathy in an 18-Year-Old Male Butcher with a History of Weed Smoking: Case Report

Allareddy Sathvika; Uma.M.Anand Kumar; Arun Pandiyan M

doi:10.55529/ijprt.336

Glue Sniffing Neuropathy in an 18-Year-Old Male Butcher with a History of Weed Smoking: Case Report

Authors

Allareddy Sathvika Postgraduate resident, Department of General Medicine, PESIMSR, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh.
Uma.M.Anand Kumar Professor and HOD, Department of General Medicine, PESIMSR, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh.
Arun Pandiyan M Assistant Professor, Department of General Medicine, PESIMSR, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55529/ijprt.336

Keywords:

Glue Sniffing Neuropathy, Volatile Substance Abuse, Peripheral Neuropathy, Adolescents, Substance Cessation, Rehabilitation.

Abstract

Glue sniffing neuropathy, a consequence of volatile substance abuse, presents with peripheral nerve damage. We present a case of an 18-year-old male butcher with a history of chronic glue sniffing and occasional marijuana use. He presented with a three-month history of progressive muscle weakness, small muscle wasting, hypotonia, hyporeflexia, and ascending quadriparesis. This case highlights the neurological repercussions of inhalant abuse, particularly in adolescents.

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Published

2025-03-27

How to Cite

Allareddy Sathvika, Uma.M.Anand Kumar, & Arun Pandiyan M. (2025). Glue Sniffing Neuropathy in an 18-Year-Old Male Butcher with a History of Weed Smoking: Case Report. International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 15(1), 147–151. https://doi.org/10.55529/ijprt.336