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I have hemmorhoids(inital stage). can i smoke weed because i smoke up once in a while?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Marijuana: Marijuana use will not have any effect on hemorrhoids.

Dr Enriquez agreed

Answered 11/3/2012

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not good idea: Weed and hemorrhoids are unrelated. Mj does have a vasoconstrictive effect. But it should not affect hemorrhoids. Smoking weed is not healthy, and you should consider discontinuing its use.

Answered 11/3/2012

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