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How Safe Is Smoking Marijuana Post A Minor Concussion?

is it safe to smoke marijuana after a minor concussion? i recently had a minor concussion, i say minor because the doctor didnt find that he needed to run a scan to see if i had a brain bleed or not, I have smoked marijuana since the concussion but i had a really bad anxiety attack a few days ago which was weird because i rarely get them sober
Wed, 20 Jan 2021
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Hello,

Marijuana is not good for the brain vessels, as it can lead to a possible stroke, especially after a head concussion. For this reason, I would not recommend taking marijuana. Anyway, if you really can not resist it, low doses may not be harmful.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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How Safe Is Smoking Marijuana Post A Minor Concussion?

Hello, Marijuana is not good for the brain vessels, as it can lead to a possible stroke, especially after a head concussion. For this reason, I would not recommend taking marijuana. Anyway, if you really can not resist it, low doses may not be harmful. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist