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Does Smoking Marijuana Cause Swelling In The Legs?

I have minimal change disease which makes my edema swarm up every now and then. I’m currently swelling from both legs don to my ankle and lower back and stomach. I’m an avid marijuana smoker and want to know if it’s making my situation worse.
Tue, 17 Jul 2018
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marijuana doesn't cause swelling directly,but there may be indirect cause like anemia due to smoking nutritional deficiencies.

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Does Smoking Marijuana Cause Swelling In The Legs?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. marijuana doesn t cause swelling directly,but there may be indirect cause like anemia due to smoking nutritional deficiencies. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.