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General Physician · General Physician
Smoking weed while suffering from jaundice is not recommended due to the potential health risks. In fact, according to a study published by the British Medical Journal on jaundice and its associated ailments, cannabis smokers with jaundice are at increased risk of suffering from higher levels of intoxication and impaired functioning. Furthermore, certain components of cannabis smoke such as tars, ammonia and carbon monoxide may cause damage to cells in the liver which can lead to further complications for patients who suffer from this condition.
It is important for people with jaundice or any form of liver disease to pay special attention to their diet and lifestyle choices in order to avoid exacerbating their condition. This includes abstaining from smoking weed due its potential intoxicating effects as well as respiratory irritation that could worsen symptoms related to the underlying cause of jaundice such as cirrhosis or other hepatobiliary diseases. In addition, doctors may also advise against consuming any type of alcoholic beverage if you have been diagnosed with this illness since alcohol consumption can also impair liver function which could make it harder for your body recover quickly enough.
Therefore smoking weed when you have been diagnosed with jaundice should be avoided in order decrease your risk further aggravating your condition or delaying recovery time significantly.
