What Do Fainting Episodes After Smoking Marijuana Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 3 Sep 2015

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Question : My husband is 51, 5'7" & 220 lbs. He has been smoking marijuana for years. About 2 years ago he fainted after smoking (he had just stood up) & we assumed it was because he stood up too fast. Last night he did it again but did not stay out for as long. I'm worried but then again - maybe he just held his breath too long?? Should he see a doctor?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you should definitely consult doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You should definitely consult doctor for him.
Get done ecg, 2d echo, blood pressure monitoring to rule out cardiac cause for fainting.
Ask him to avoid marijuana smoking.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wishing good health to your husband.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (20 minutes later)

Thank you... What is ECG?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ecg is electro Cardio gram.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
I can understand your concern.
Ecg is electro Cardio gram.
It is basic report for heart which tells about heart rhythm, rate and other normal things about heart.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
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Wishing good health to your husband.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar