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I wanted to ask if it is ok to smoke hookah 18 days after my varicocele surgery and will if effect the veins or not . Thank you

October 4, 2016
Asked By:Ali_eh12 in Pakistan, PK

I wanted to ask if it is ok to smoke hookah 18 days after my varicocele surgery and will if effect the veins or not . Thank you

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January 2, 2017

Answer: Smoking and vein surgery

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January 2, 2017

Answer: Smoking and vein surgery

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Answer: Smoking after surgery is not recommended

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Answer: Smoking after surgery is not recommended

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Answer: Smoking after surgery.

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December 29, 2016

Answer: Smoking after surgery.

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