Can Smoking Cause Side Effects For Surgery ?

Posted on Tue, 26 Mar 2024

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Question : I have surgery in the mornings. I stop smoking nicotine but I smoke a blunt. 4 days ago and rx adderall, but stopped yesterday. Will that make a surgery not happen

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for blood investigations

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query

Yes, there are chances where the blood parameters needed to be in range for surgery can go deranged.

I would recommend to conclude only after pre operation blood investigations.

Hope, I answered your query

Wish you good health

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