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Could Smoking Marijuana Effect Severe Anxiety Problems?

i have my prop 215 medical card for my severe anxiety problems and i had an upper endoscopy about 3 hours ago; my paperwork only states tobacco smoke would be harmful after this procedure but i still would like to make sure smoking marijuana would not harm me.
Wed, 18 Jun 2014
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Any substance abuse like marijuana, alcohol etc after endoscopy is harmful. These substance usually decrease the esophageal tone and it could increase the gastric reflux. In that case, your problem could be increased. Better to avoid marijuana for few days before and after endoscopy. In case, you need further help, you can ask.

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Could Smoking Marijuana Effect Severe Anxiety Problems?

Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic Any substance abuse like marijuana, alcohol etc after endoscopy is harmful. These substance usually decrease the esophageal tone and it could increase the gastric reflux. In that case, your problem could be increased. Better to avoid marijuana for few days before and after endoscopy. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks