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Heavy User Of Marijuana. Does It Damage Tonsils?
Hi I am a past very-heavy user of marijuana (about 6 years ago) and since I stopped smoking it, I have had problems with my tonsils. Does marijuana damage your tonsils? And if so, do they need to be removed or is there any other option to help them from swelling up? It appears as though I have tonsillitis at times, but then it goes away after a few weeks... only to come back again a few weeks later.
Wed, 3 Jul 2013
Hi there ~
I understand your concerns. Yes, marijuana is known to cause damage to the respiratory tract and tonsils being a part of the upper respiratory tract is susceptible to damage. I advise you to consult a psychiatrist who is well versed with substance use disorders to get the right opinion on your substance use and its treatment.
I hope this helps. Take care of yourself and have a lovely day!
I understand your concerns. Yes, marijuana is known to cause damage to the respiratory tract and tonsils being a part of the upper respiratory tract is susceptible to damage. I advise you to consult a psychiatrist who is well versed with substance use disorders to get the right opinion on your substance use and its treatment.
I hope this helps. Take care of yourself and have a lovely day!
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