A member asked:

Could smoking weed worsen my leg claudication?

11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Yes: Yes, even smoking of marijuana has been shown to have adverse effects on blood vessels. There are debates about this, but the official stance by the society of vascular surgery is that it does adversely affect blood vessels.

Answered 7/18/2014

6.3k views

Thank

Yes: Nicotine in tobacco smoking damages the lining of blood vessels, some one with claudication pains has already damaged blood vessels due to atheromatous deposits , smoking is going to make it worse.So don't smoke.

Answered 4/18/2012

5.9k views

Thank

Yes: Smoking anything will displace oxygen molecules with carbon monoxide molecules. While that's not a problem if your circulation is normal, it's a serious factor for someone with claudication.

Answered 7/18/2014

3.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

My mother has leg claudication. What should I tell her?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What are the tests for leg claudication?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can leg claudication cause random sharp pain?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Can you explain how the operation for leg claudication is done?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers