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Is Cannabis Smoking A Risk Factor For Getting Epidermal Cyst Removed?
hi im having an epidermal cyst removed from my lower region on wednesday and i got to have general anasetic,im really worried because ive been smoking cannabis for 10 years ,stupid me ,when asked by the nurse if i do any kind of drugs i said no is it dangerous ,thank you v.much michael
Wed, 9 Sep 2015
Some people have lung disease from reaction to marijuana smoking. This is obvious on physical exam if it is severe. If it is very slight, then it's effect on surgery is very slight. Otherwise, some people hate missing even part of one day of smoking and feel unhappy, but there is NOT true withdrawal.
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