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Is Smoking Marijuana Safe In People With Buerger S Disease?
Hello, I have a 32 year old male friend with buergers disease. He s already lost a partial foot from this disorder. He has quit smoking and chewing, however he has not quit smoking marijuana. He uses this because he fears he will become addicted to pain pills. Is marijuana bad to use in his situation?
Tue, 28 Apr 2020
Hello,
Smoking in any form including marijuana can cause constriction and narrowing of blood vessels and worsen the symptoms. So Marijuana no way help in Buerger disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
Smoking in any form including marijuana can cause constriction and narrowing of blood vessels and worsen the symptoms. So Marijuana no way help in Buerger disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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