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Does smoking hash/marijuana (once in 3 months) increase uric acid levels further where egfr and other kidney tests, including ultrasound, are normal?

Q: does smoking hash/marijuana (once in 3 months) increase uric acid levels further where egfr and other kidney tests, including ultrasound, are normal?

: It should not. But these drugs are in general harmful to health and should be avoided

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It should not. But these drugs are in general harmful to health and should be avoided

Answered 8/23/2023

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A member asked:

Does smoking hash/marijuana (once in 3 months) increase uric acid levels further where egfr and other kidney tests, including ultrasound, are normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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