March 16, 2019 | Nausea
By, Lauraine Kanders, ANP, ACNP-BC
The benefits of medical marijuana are dawning upon us. The drug has astounded everyone with its proven medical capabilities and has now become an important part of medicinal studies. While medical marijuana is touted to be the next best thing in regards to alleviating the pain from numerous ailments, its impact on nausea is a bit more proven and understood than that on other diseases.
Numerous systematic studies and clinical tries have gone to prove that medical marijuana in can alleviate the pain of numerous people suffering at the hand of nausea. Furthermore, we have also gotten to know that MMJ can build your appetite in the most prolific manner. So much so, that it can be a real lifesaver for patients suffering from nausea who are unable to have any kind of meal.
What Causes Nausea?
Before we talk more about the impact of MMJ on nausea and how the magic herb averts the condition, we will delve into what actually causes nausea in the first place. Nausea is basically a culmination of many different conditions and pains that make you feel queasy and ill. The pain you’re experiencing could be an illness, secondary to a drug like chemotherapy, poisoning, homeostatic imbalance, or just abdominal obstructions, but regardless of where the pain stems from, the end result is not welcomed.
Nausea is basically a symptom of something going wrong inside your body. It is a defense mechanism of sorts for your body against toxins and other potentially dangerous conditions. If you aren’t sure where your nausea is coming from, then you need to have that diagnosed.
Medical Marijuana for Nausea
Cannabis can help with alleviating the pain suffered through nausea by localizing the Endocannabinoid System for proper treatment. Cannabis tends to be perfect for nausea treatment as it directly targets the source behind the symptoms that you are experiencing. The drug directly interacts with the cannabinoid receptors within your body and disrupts the signals that are forcing your brain to leave everything and lie down for a bit. This is a brilliant method of controlling the sensations of pain, as your brain would no longer receive the chilling sensations associated with nausea.
While medical marijuana will not directly combat the ailment causing nausea, it will provide a temporary and soothing solution that blocks the sensations resulting from it. This is good news for those that want to restore their appetite, gain weight or simply to improve the quality of their life so that they are not living in discomfort.
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