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Hemochromatosis And Marijuana
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Will I develop Schizophrenia from smoking Weed THC (4%).Sativa strain with THC:CBD being higher.I also have Asperger's syndrome ?
Maybe: More recent research and annecdotal reports show smorking marijuana to cause schizophrenia type symtoms. Marijuana use in any form will cause significant changes in your brain function. THC is a fat soluble substance and your brain is more than half fat by composition ...Read more
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Hemochromatosis (Definition)
A condition of excess iron that can lead to liver cirrhosis, diabetes, and heart failure. Usually a hereditary condition of excessive absorption of iron, it can also be caused ...Read more
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So I have Buergers diease and smoke prescribed marijuana, that will affect my buergers diease ??
Probably not good: Definitely discuss this situation w/ ALL of your physicians. Perhaps there is another method for obtaining the cannabis benefits - children are prescribed smokeless forms. Preventing any compromise in blood oxygen levels seems critical. ...Read more
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Is marijuana dangerous for my fatty liver disease?
Yes...: It is also dangerous for your brain, heart, lungs and the rest of your body. Your fatty liver can be treated. Please discuss this with your md.Be good to your fatty liver. ...Read more
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What are the various dangers a person can experience from tobacco (both cigarettes and cigars), alcohol, and drug abuse?
Substance abuse: The question cannot be answered in a short column other than to say, lung, oral, and bladder cancer, hepatitis, liver damage and cirrhosis, hiv, aids, and a myriad of other infections and illness. On top of these, a life of misery associated with these substances is often more intolerable than the "afflictions" themselves. ...Read more
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Genetic causes- splenomegaly, fatty liver, seizures, fatigue, psychosis and ataxia?
Neg. For np a/b/c, lupus, wilson's and ashkenazi diseases
This is a lot: I wish my answer was as good as your question. Some of your symptoms could be part of an immunologically mediated illness. These as you know can have a genetic basis. You have looked in some important areas. Your evaluation may be a variety of laboratory studies genetics studies and tissue biopsies to help clarify. ...Read more
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What copper levels in drinking water are potentially hazardous for wilson's disease patients?
0.1ppm: Drinking water rarely exceeds 0.1 parts per million (ppm), deemed a safe level for wilson's disease. Testing is not so much for fear of exceeding 0.1ppm, but to make sure your home/school is not prone to excessive leaching (example: acidic water in copper pipes). Consistent levels <0.1ppm mean leaching is unlikely. Flushing copper pipes (let water run) is recommended before drinking/cooking. ...Read more
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Could marijuana smoking be dangerous when you are a carrier for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency?
Smoking Marijuana?: Smoking marihuana can cause u to have symptoms similar to schizophrenia and can cause u to be in a motivational state. U r still 18 years old if u r not motivated , how can u succeed in life?! ...Read more
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Is smoking weed occasionally too harmful.To health ? And can weed b adulterated ?
Marijuana is an Herb: Yes and no. Marijuana is very well known to not have many if any real negative health effects. But, daily or obsessive use can really dull one's human experience and lead to other addictive diseases or behaviors. The jury is out on the damage the 'fire' in smoking can cause. It is well documented in nicotine smoking. The anti-inflammatory properties of mj may protect some against the smoke damag. ...Read more
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Will Medical Marijuana CBD strain with no THC help for anxiety/depression caused by lymphoma and chemotherapy treatment? No luck with ssri and benzos
It could : Dear Cesar: yes, CBD could help with anxiety although THC could also help with mild depressive symptoms. There are no clear guidelines here and you will have to try different mixes. There is a brand called care by design (CBD) that makes sprays with different percentages of CBD/THC. I usually recommend my patients to try both CBD and THC and see what works for them. All the best, Ariel. ...Read more
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How do marijuana, alcohol, and tobacco effect the reproductive health?
No surprise: Are you surprised if i say they all affect reproductive health in a bad way. Mild or even moderate alcohol use may have a negligible effect, but tobacco and marijuana are definitely harmful: the more you use, the worse the problem. ...Read more
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Will smoking weed kill your liver is have chronic hepatitis c?
Doubtful: although it can cause many respiratory, neurologic and hormonal problems like lung damage, decreased IQ with prolonged use and decreased testosterone level but I know of no liver problems per se ...Read more
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I do urine and blood tests for my sickle cell anemia, will thc show in these test?
Not unless: any of them are part of a screen for drugs of abuse. Don't you worry that the THC will negatively impact your condition? I would encourage you to be honest with your medical provider. ...Read more
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What benefit can marijuana and cocaine have for cancer patients?
None: Cocaine was originally used as a local anesthetic before it became a drug of habit. It has no place in the treatment of cancer and is not indicated. Medical marijuana has been said to relieve nausea and vomiting as well as improve the appetite of some patients on chemotherapy, but these effects can be duplicated by the use of a thc congener, dronabinol, a potent anti-nauseant & Cyproheptadine etc. ...Read more
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How and why is there an increase in urobilinogen levels in hepatocellular dysfunctions like alcoholic liver disease, cirrhosis and malignancy of liver?
Obstruction: When the liver is prevented from doing it's job due to disease it shows itself through elevation of certain chemicals in the blood because it is being blocked by physical disruption of the anatomy and bile goes into the blood causing yellowing of the skin ( jaundice). ...Read more
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Can one fully recover from meth psychosis, or will some negative personality traits stay? Long term drug abuser with bipolar in family history.
Drug abuse: With professional help and great personal commitment, it's possible to recover from meth addiction and psychosis. However, pre-existing personality issues and possible bipolar disorder will still need to be addressed. It's not just a matter of stopping the meth -- it was the person's attempt to deal with problems, so new methods will be needed. Ongoing 12 step programs can be essential. ...Read more
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Does smoking marijuana effect Raynauds or Bergers dease is smoking thru a vaporizers better?
Stop both: Both can cause vasoconstriction and make either disorder much worse. ...Read more
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With stage 1 fibrosis and non alcoholic fatty liver disease would it be better to use (very rarely) edible or inhaled marijuana. It's legal, of course?
By all means: Some of my colleagues will be angry with me, but this is a situation where politics makes good science impossible and thus common sense and common kindness should take over. But what I'd really like to see is have you get high on exercise. This may be what your liver is asking you for, and it could save your life in a few different ways. ...Read more
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Can 'vaping' (e-cigerettes) with nicotine in a propylene glycol solution cause elevated liver enzymes. Not sure if nicotine has an effect on liver? Ty
No: Nicotine has no adverse effect upon the liver unless you had a major overdose which only happens with the administration of large doses of nicotine. These doses cannot be met by smoking or vaping. Propylene glycol won't cause problems either. I would worry about chronic lung damage and nicotine addiction. If your liver enzymes are elevated, your doctor needs to find out the reason. ...Read more
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Can you help? Could smoking marijjuana increase liver function enough to be detected on a blood test?
No: I have no recollection of marihuanna causinf elevated liver functions or hepatitis. This is usually due to obesity, hepatiitis or heavy drinking. ...Read more
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I'm curious about marijuana and depression. Can marijuana cause depression?
Some research suggests that marijuana smokers are diagnosed with depression more often than nonsmokers are — particularly regular or heavy marijuana users: However, it doesn't appear that marijuana directly causes depression. It's likely that the genetic, environmental or other factors that trigger depression also lead to marijuana use. Some people with depression may use marijuana as a way to detach from their depressive symptoms. Heavy users may appear depressed as a result of the dulling effects of the drug on feelings and emotions. There also are links between marijuana and other mental health conditions. Marijuana use may trigger schizophrenia or detachment from reality (psychosis) in people who are at higher risk of psychosis. The symptoms of diagnosed psychotic illness may be aggravated if marijuana use continues. There also is some evidence that teenagers who attempt suicide may be more likely to have used marijuana than those who have not made an attempt. As with marijuana use and depression, more research is needed to better understand these associations. The bottom line: Marijuana use and depression accompany each other more often than you might expect by chance, but there's no clear evidence that marijuana directly causes depression. ...Read more
Marijuana (Definition)
Marijuana refers to the various preparations of the Cannabis plant into the psychoactive drug for recreational use ...Read more