Conditions

A cancer diagnosis is very complex and difficult to deal with, with a number of treatment options often either unsuitable or ineffective. That’s why many patients benefit from medicinal cannabis as an effective form of medication. It can help to treat multiple aspects of having cancer, from chemotherapy side effects, to anxiety following diagnosis, to end-of-life relief.

Patients may be prescribed powerful painkillers but still find that they are ineffective in treating their pain. These drugs can be incredibly strong and can have far-reaching side effects. This can lead to patients exploring other avenues of pain relief, such as medical cannabis. Cannabis can help ease pain felt from migraines and headaches, joint and back pain, the pain felt from injuries, and pain felt during surgery recovery, as well as many more afflictions. Medical cannabis is often considered as effective for pain relief as strong opioid painkillers such as Codeine.

Sleep conditions, including insomnia, can be treated using medical cannabis. Sleep disorders affect many people, however many medications may not provide the relief people are looking for. Medical cannabis, however, is known to provide those struggling to sleep with the relief they need, to get a night of good sleep. Cannabis is often used when first-line treatments and therapies have not had the desired effect on those suffering from sleep disorders.

Psychiatric conditions can be eased by ingesting medical cannabis. The CBD content of cannabis is known to relieve the struggles felt by those suffering from psychiatric problems, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. One of the most common symptoms of psychiatric disorders is an inability to sleep. By using medical cannabis, you may find that you can get to sleep easier and that you are getting a higher quality of sleep.

Neurological conditions are caused by damage to the central nervous system. Some common neurological conditions include Epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and Motor n Neurone Disease. People suffering from neurological conditions can use medical cannabis to find the relief they need quickly and effectively. Medicinal cannabis is often considered when first-line therapies and treatments have not had the desired effect.

Gastroenterology refers to the branch of medicine that looks at conditions that affect the stomach, oesophagus, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Cannabis is known to help with the symptoms of gastroenterological conditions, and can also play a role in promoting good gut health. Medical cannabis is also good for helping pain caused by gastroenterological conditions.