HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Pericarditis. Heavy Smoker, Smoke Marijuana. Trying To Quit. Cause?

Hi I'm 28 years old and have been diagnosed with pericarditous I was a heavy cigarette smoker currently have cut down to under half a pack and am continuing trying to quit. I also smoke marijuana and I do not purchase low grade. Always high grade very good stuff. I am wondering if the marijuana is something that would cause more problems associated with the pericarditous. I have not smoked anywhere near my normal amount because I am worried it may do damage. But when I went to the hospital and and told the dr I was a heavy user of both he said quit smoking tobacco and not a word about the marijuana
Mon, 29 Apr 2013
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist 's  Response
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

Smoking, in any form, whether it is tobacco or marijuana, is definitely harmful. It can worsen your cardiac complications and cause a variety of other problems also.

I appreciate your efforts to cut down your smoking. But unfortunately, since you are still continuing to smoke both tobacco and marijuana, you are still putting yourself under significant risk. So, quiiting smoking completely would be the only healthy option, with no compromises this side or that side.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
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]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Substance abuse


Loading Online Doctors....
Pericarditis. Heavy Smoker, Smoke Marijuana. Trying To Quit. Cause?

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. Smoking, in any form, whether it is tobacco or marijuana, is definitely harmful. It can worsen your cardiac complications and cause a variety of other problems also. I appreciate your efforts to cut down your smoking. But unfortunately, since you are still continuing to smoke both tobacco and marijuana, you are still putting yourself under significant risk. So, quiiting smoking completely would be the only healthy option, with no compromises this side or that side. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist