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Could Smoking Weed Be Causing My Left Arm Pain, Chest Pain, And High Blood Pressure?

i smoke weed out of carts and i ve noticed left arm pain whenever i get high. i get occasional chest pains and my left arm is bigger than my right, when i m right handed. i also had high blood pressure at my last doctors appointment. what does this mean?
posted on Thu, 17 Aug 2023
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Hello,

While cannabis (weed) is not always the actual cause. I can contribute in worsening some of these symptoms. Left arm pain, chest pain, and high BP are serious symptoms while left arm pain can be referred pain from the heart. It is a classic symptom of cardiac ischemia (lack of blood flow to the heart).

Cannabis can temporarily raise blood pressure and cause spikes in some people, and its chronic use may worsen hypertension. You are advised to gradually quit smoking weed; you can take the help of detox centers so that withdrawal symptoms can be managed.

If you have a sensitivity to THC, you may be more prone to panic-induced chest pain and elevated BP. Get clinically examined by a cardiologist at the earliest. Get a cardiovascular workup like an ECG, blood tests, and imaging tests done if required for appropriate treatment.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Could Smoking Weed Be Causing My Left Arm Pain, Chest Pain, And High Blood Pressure?

Hello, While cannabis (weed) is not always the actual cause. I can contribute in worsening some of these symptoms. Left arm pain, chest pain, and high BP are serious symptoms while left arm pain can be referred pain from the heart. It is a classic symptom of cardiac ischemia (lack of blood flow to the heart). Cannabis can temporarily raise blood pressure and cause spikes in some people, and its chronic use may worsen hypertension. You are advised to gradually quit smoking weed; you can take the help of detox centers so that withdrawal symptoms can be managed. If you have a sensitivity to THC, you may be more prone to panic-induced chest pain and elevated BP. Get clinically examined by a cardiologist at the earliest. Get a cardiovascular workup like an ECG, blood tests, and imaging tests done if required for appropriate treatment. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Nupur K., General & Family Physician