Gastroenterology
Gastroenterological conditions relate to digestion. Illnesses can be associated with areas of the body such as the stomach, rectum, anus, throat, small and large intestine. Estimates suggest that 86% of British adults have suffered from a gastroenterological issue at some point in their lives, with many having symptoms that impact on them on a day-to-day basis.
Medical cannabis has been proven to be a highly useful alternative when conventional treatments have not provided relief from gastroenterological conditions. The cannabinoids can support the body through reduction in inflammation of the intestines and stomach as well as regulation of digestion.
Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s Disease is a recurrent condition causing inflammation of the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus. Patients can experience abdominal pain, recurrent diarrhoea (sometimes containing blood and mucous), weight loss and fatigue
Medical cannabis can be useful when first and second line treatments have not adequately controlled the symptoms or when the condition is in remission.
To find out if medical cannabis could be an option for you, a loved one or a patient, take our eligibility test in under 60 seconds.
Other Gastroenterological Conditions
For those who suffer with other gastroenterological conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or gastric reflux, medical cannabis can be a useful alternative. If you would like to discuss treatment options with a member of our medical specialist team, please take our eligibility test to find out if you are eligible for a consultation.
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis is a recurrent condition causing inflammation in part or the whole of the large bowel. Patients can experience abdominal pain, recurrent diarrhoea (most commonly bloody), weight loss and fever.
Medical cannabis can be useful when first and second line treatments have not adequately controlled the symptoms or when the condition is in remission.
To find out if medical cannabis could be an option for you, a loved one or a patient, take our eligibility test in under 60 seconds.
In 2018, the law changed so that products containing cannabis could be prescribed for medicinal use.
Its reclassification as a schedule two controlled drug now means it is considered to have therapeutic benefits and can be prescribed by a specialist doctor.