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How medical cannabis can help with Gastroenterological conditions
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Medical cannabis can act as a potential alternative when conventional treatment options have failed for patients suffering from gastroenterological issues.

 

Treatment of gastroenterological disorders using medical cannabis centers on targeting the novel functioning of the endocannabinoid system, which studies have shown may be linked to the regulation of gastrointestinal motility. Issues within the GI tract can be altered through the consumption of cannabis-based medicines.

 

Due to the distribution of CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors throughout the digestive tract, medical cannabis may also help to reduce intestinal inflammation, meaning that medical cannabis could also be a viable treatment option for a number of other gastroenterological conditions and symptoms.

 

One key example of how medical cannabis can help is Crohn’s disease. This study, ‘Cannabis induces a clinical response in patients with Crohn’s disease: a prospective placebo-controlled study’, showed that “subjects receiving cannabis reported improved appetite and sleep, with no significant side effects”, thereby greatly improving overall quality of life for those patients.

 

The Lyphe team is dedicated to raising awareness about how medical cannabis can help in treating gastroenterological conditions. Our experts are ready to cooperate with you and your individual needs to find a treatment plan that works for you. Your prescription can be tailored to suit your individual circumstances and needs, with ongoing support and adjustments made as necessary.

 

At Lyphe, we offer personalised treatment plans and private care for patients through online video link consultations with our expert specialist doctors, who will guide you through the treatment options available from the clinic.

 

Appointments start from just £49. Book a private consultation today and one of our expert specialist doctors will be able to offer you targeted advice and treatment plans, unique to your needs and symptoms.

 

Ready to start your journey?

1 Answer 4 questions to check your eligibility for medical cannabis

2 Book your video appointment with a specialist in the condition you require treatment for