Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Can Smoking Weed Effect The Healing Process Of A Ligament Injury To The Leg?
Can smoking weed effect the healing process of a ligament injury to the leg? I have twisted my ankle on a bikecycle which caused my ankle to crack also my fibula to crack. I just found out today that the main injury is my ligaments from my ankle to the middle of my leg.Thanks for helping. I was told to not put any weight on my leg the next two months. I was also told that the total healing time would be six months.
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
yes it is true my friend
weed and tobacco cause delay in healing so the ligaments generally take six weeks to heal and take six months to gain back all the strength it had earlier prior to injury
also it would be better if you can take vitamin c and vitamin b supplementation and protein rich diet to heal faster
fish and marrow helps in earlier healing
take care get well soon
weed and tobacco cause delay in healing so the ligaments generally take six weeks to heal and take six months to gain back all the strength it had earlier prior to injury
also it would be better if you can take vitamin c and vitamin b supplementation and protein rich diet to heal faster
fish and marrow helps in earlier healing
take care get well soon
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Sprained ankle
Loading Online Doctors....