Marijuana-Induced Acute Hepatitis: A Case Report

Cureus. 2022 Oct 13;14(10):e30273. doi: 10.7759/cureus.30273. eCollection 2022 Oct.

Abstract

Marijuana is among the most widely used recreational drugs in the United States. The most common side effects of marijuana include mood changes, impaired memory, impaired body movements, and hallucination. Chronic use of marijuana is associated with transaminitis and hepatomegaly. Reported cases of acute hepatitis secondary to heavy marijuana smoking are very rare.

Keywords: acute fulminant hepatitis; drug induced hepatitis; drugs; hepatitis; marijuana.

Publication types

  • Case Reports