Can Abusing Cocaine Post Gallbladder Surgery Cause Any Risks?

Posted on Sat, 16 Sep 2017

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Sat, 16 Sep 2017 Answered on

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Question : what happens if you smoke cocaine 30 hours after gallbladder removal surgery?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cocaine after cholecystectomy

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Cocaine has vasoconstriction properties and may reduce blood flow to vital organs. It should be avoided.

In your case, the dose , tolerance, previous exposure and post operative recovery are factors that need to be seen before specific effects are predicted.

Blood pressure , fluid/ electrolytes balance and TLC (total leucocyte count ) should be monitored to counter any adverse effect of the drug. I would also advise you to apprise your doctor of this situation to proceed accordingly.

wishing you best of health

Thanks

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