Most people are familiar with nausea, an uneasy feeling in the stomach that is often accompanied by the sensation of needing to vomit. Other symptoms that can also occur when you are experiencing nausea is abdominal pain, lack of appetite and regurgitation. Nausea can be the cause of a variety of factors such as medications and treatments, or it can be a symptom produced by a specific medical condition.
Fortunately, medical marijuana can help alleviate the feeling of nausea and vomiting. Research shows that THC, one of the most well-known cannabinoids, works as an antiemetic. When cannabis is consumed, cannabinoids interact with a system in our bodies called the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Throughout the ECS, we have receptors, specifically CB1 receptors, that are involved in the regulation of nausea, food intake and emesis. When THC interacts with the CB1 receptors, it can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
There are two main types of nausea: acute and chronic. Acute nausea stems from a condition that comes on suddenly, such as the stomach flu, a migraine, motion sickness and more. Chronic cases occur when the feelings of nausea are consistently present or come and go often. This is usually associated with conditions including gallstones, IBD, hepatitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Nausea is a common symptom of a number of conditions, and medical cannabis has the potential to provide significant relief. Marijuana can help if you experience nausea caused by any of the following conditions:
Anxiety conditions
Autoimmune diseases
Head trauma
Hepatitis C
Pancreatitis
If you are interested in obtaining your West Virginia medical marijuana card give us a call today at (877) 303-8424 to learn more or schedule an appointment.