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What Causes Puffiness In Face After Smoking Marijuana?

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Posted on Sat, 28 Jun 2014
Question: My face is puffy. I stopped smoking marijuana a couple of weeks ago and have an occasional glass of wine. Will the puffiness decrease the longer I abstain and what causes it in the first place?
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Try allergy medication, best to meet a doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and am here to help you till your satisfaction is attained.

There are many factors that can cause a puffy face ma'am, but given the history you have mentioned, the most likely cause could be an allergic reaction from the substance abused.

But taking your age into consideration, there are a number of other conditions you should rule out, so the best option would be to consult a doctor and go about a general health check up ma'am. Get your blood pressure checked, blood investigations to check on all values (eg. sodium, eosinphils to rule out allergies, etc.), keep fluid intake to normal levels, check on renal profile, etc.

I hope you find my response helpful ma'am. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you or further advise you on a way forward. Please also maintain a fluid intake and output chart, to observe any possible fluid retention.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Puffiness In Face After Smoking Marijuana?

Brief Answer: Try allergy medication, best to meet a doctor Detailed Answer: Hello ma'am and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and am here to help you till your satisfaction is attained. There are many factors that can cause a puffy face ma'am, but given the history you have mentioned, the most likely cause could be an allergic reaction from the substance abused. But taking your age into consideration, there are a number of other conditions you should rule out, so the best option would be to consult a doctor and go about a general health check up ma'am. Get your blood pressure checked, blood investigations to check on all values (eg. sodium, eosinphils to rule out allergies, etc.), keep fluid intake to normal levels, check on renal profile, etc. I hope you find my response helpful ma'am. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help you or further advise you on a way forward. Please also maintain a fluid intake and output chart, to observe any possible fluid retention. Best wishes.