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Should Stop Smoking Cannabis If I Have A Mouth Ulcer?
Hello I am a medicinal marijuana user and I am wanting to know if i should stop smoking cannabis while i have an ulcer. I have not yet seen a doctor but read online of other peoples experiences and if the pain from my esophagus does not go away i will go in but just wondering in the few days i wait should i stop smoking? The pain is in my esophagus when im drinking, coughing, swallowing and feel a pain as if i were swallowing not chewed bites.
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query you are having mouth ulcer and you are a medicinal Marijuana user, this is because Marijuana reduces the amount of saliva produced in the mouth due to its effects on the nervous system. With frequent use, this effect can result in an condition called dry mouth. Without sufficient saliva to wash away food and bacteria from the teeth and gums, dry mouth can cause bad breath and mouth ulcers.
Yes you should stop taking it for around 1 week till the time ulcers don't heal properly. As continued irritation will leads to more proliferation of epithelial cells and will exaggerate your condition.
Apply Dologel on these ulcers. Maintain proper oral hygiene by antimicrobial mouth wash. Put cotton swab dipped in apple cider vinegar and apply on ulcers of mouth. Brush with soft bristles very gently.
Drink alot water and vitamin B12 rich supplements.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query you are having mouth ulcer and you are a medicinal Marijuana user, this is because Marijuana reduces the amount of saliva produced in the mouth due to its effects on the nervous system. With frequent use, this effect can result in an condition called dry mouth. Without sufficient saliva to wash away food and bacteria from the teeth and gums, dry mouth can cause bad breath and mouth ulcers.
Yes you should stop taking it for around 1 week till the time ulcers don't heal properly. As continued irritation will leads to more proliferation of epithelial cells and will exaggerate your condition.
Apply Dologel on these ulcers. Maintain proper oral hygiene by antimicrobial mouth wash. Put cotton swab dipped in apple cider vinegar and apply on ulcers of mouth. Brush with soft bristles very gently.
Drink alot water and vitamin B12 rich supplements.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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