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Can Cannabis Help Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

IBD can really impact one's quality of life, ability to eat, work, sleep, socialize, exercise, and even travel. Cannabis has gained its attention as an alternative treatment for many gastrointestinal disorders.

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Can Cannabis Help Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

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  1. Can Cannabis Help Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?

  2. How many times have you had a pain in your abdomen before you move on to take a dump? If the pain is too frequent and associated with other symptoms like abdominal cramps, fatigue, appetite loss, etc, then you may have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).Fortunately, you have nature's herb- Cannabis, at your service! IBD can really impact one's quality of life, ability to eat, work, sleep, socialize, exercise, and even travel. Cannabis has gained its attention as an alternative treatment for many gastrointestinal disorders.

  3. Let's learn more about IBD and Cannabis. What is IBD? Inflammatory Bowel Disease is an umbrella term used to describe the disorders characterized by chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. It is associated with symptoms like abdominal cramps, fatigue, weight loss, bloating, and diarrhea.Two most common diseases under IBD are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The symptoms of such diseases are disruptive, painful, and even life-threatening. Individuals with IBD are more likely to develop autoimmune diseases than without the disease.

  4. Cannabis has been a solution to numerous health-related problems. Probably, it is effective in treating IBD too. The herb is associated with reducing IBD complexities among sufferers. A 2019 study analyzed the complications of Crohn's diseases among subjects who used medical marijuana and who did not. The patients who ingested cannabis were less likely to develop abdominal abscesses, fistulas, require blood transfusions, or colectomies or need parenteral nutrition. Using Cannabis to manage IBD

  5. Forms of Cannabis Cannabis is available in several forms- Oils, Tinctures, Nasal Sprays, Soft Gels or Capsules, Topical creams, lotions, salves, transdermal patches, edibles, suppositories, vaping oils. Each form of cannabis has its own effect on the consumer.To be precise, CBD, a cannabinoid in cannabis is more effective against the painful symptoms. CBD, in the form of pills, ingested in a scheduled manner, helps in keeping IBD symptoms at bay. Vaping CBD manages the sudden IBD flare-ups because the effect is quicker. Edibles are the best option for skeptical cannabis smokers. Tinctures help in relieving IBD troubles as it is absorbed into the bloodstream quickly.

  6. Dosage of Cannabis CBD is a modernized treatment, embraced by most of the healthcare providers. Hence, we are still in the learning phase concerning how much CBD is appropriate for a specific treatment.In a study, participants with ulcerative colitis were provided with 50mg CBD Oil twice a day, to begin with. Gradually, the dosage was increased up to 250mg if the patient was able to tolerate it. Those who took CBD reported positive experiences in the improvement of their quality of life compared to those who took a placebo.As for advice- start with a low dosage that is still effective- just like any other medication. Slowly, you may increase to a stronger dose if necessary. Lower doses will have lower risks (if any) compared to the higher doses.

  7. If you know that you have IBD, you should be under a doctor's care already. Take your cannabis dosage only after consulting it with your doc. Prefer to also visit a medical marijuana doctor to avoid any complications with other medications! Do not take this lightly. As mentioned earlier, IBD can be life-threatening too! Hence, a diagnosed person should take up all precautions necessary. Moreover, surgery might be needed if your digestive tract got damaged severely!If you are in Chino Hills, Medical Marijuana can be a solution to your problem. Try it only after having a word with your doctor about its usage and associated effects.To be clear, CBD is not regulated by the FDA. Nor are there any clinical trials to support its use. However, several anecdotal pieces of evidence have made CBD be a complementary treatment for dealing with IBD. Also, it is worth consulting your doctor before you leap into the world of cannabis. Be a good candidate to try CBD for a relief!

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