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I am susceptible to malignant hyperthermia. Will my condition worsen if I use THC products?
Query: Hello doctor, I am susceptible to malignant hyperthermia, which was diagnosed on the operating table, and was triggered by an anesthetic that almost killed me. Since then, I have developed severe mental health problems and was suggested to try medicinal products containing THC. Now I wonder whether ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your query, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) does not trigger malignant hyperthermia. Although episodes of cannabis-induced psychosis, especially after the use of higher potency THC formulations, can co-present with fever, tachycardia, and hypertension. These sym... Read Full »
Can my child get malignant hyperthermia after undergoing surgery under general anesthesia?
Query: Hello doctor, My baby will be undergoing a surgical procedure where general anesthesia is required. However, I am worried that he might get a malignant hyperthermia reaction. How likely is this to happen? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Malignant hyperthermia is a rare inherited skeletal muscle condition with an incidence during anesthesia ranging from 1 : 10,000 to 250,000. Anesthetic drugs like Succinylcholine (depolarizing muscle relaxan... Read Full »