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Experiencing Sharp Pains Under In Abdomen & Rib Cage Due To Smoking Of Weed

Hey, I'm an 18 year old male and I've been smoking weed and cigarettes for about 3-4 years and recently when i smoke weed i have a sharp pain in my left abdomin under my ribcage that subsides when I'm not high, but I can still feel a dull pain in the same area. Sometimes the pain will spread to my right side as well. What i don't understand is, I can smoke all the cigarettes i want without any pain, but as soon as I take one toke of marijuana my side starts killing me. What could be the problem? I'm basically on my own and can't afford to go pay a doctor to run all kinds of tests on me. I'm going to discontinue my smoking for awhile, cigarettes for good and in about a week i'll try to smoke weed again. I don't get how something as harmless as marijuana can be doing this to me please help me figure out could it be anxiety or stress? Sometimes the pain throws me into a panic attack thinking that there is something seriously wrong with me.
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

Weed and marijuana contain cannabis, which can cause anxiety and panic attacks in users, which can lead to muscle pain due to spasm and increase acid secretion. Chronic smoking can also lead to cardiac illness, although chances are less considering your young age.

The best option for you to stop smoking (cigarrete and weed). Also meet nearby psychiatrist for help you in deaddiction and panic symptoms.

Wish you good health and all the best.
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Experiencing Sharp Pains Under In Abdomen & Rib Cage Due To Smoking Of Weed

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Weed and marijuana contain cannabis, which can cause anxiety and panic attacks in users, which can lead to muscle pain due to spasm and increase acid secretion. Chronic smoking can also lead to cardiac illness, although chances are less considering your young age. The best option for you to stop smoking (cigarrete and weed). Also meet nearby psychiatrist for help you in deaddiction and panic symptoms. Wish you good health and all the best. www.99doctor.com