Crohn's Disease is a
re-occurring inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract as well as an inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Not to be confused with another IBD disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's affects any part of the
gastrointestinal (GI) tract rather than only the colon or large
intestine. Genetics, heredity and/or environmental factors have been shown to lead
to Crohn's disease. This disease affects around 700,000 Americans mostly of European
descent. Symptoms of the disease are loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, night
sweats, irregular menstrual cycle and fever. Inflammation of the GI
Tract can also lead to diarrhea, bleeding, cramps, pain and constipation.
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The enteric nervous system helps aid in gut function while the endocannabinoid system (ECS) helps to
maintain gut motility, inflammation and sensation. Both systems contain
Cannabinoid receptors CB1
and CB2 receptors making medical marijuana use a viable treat for Crohn's disease patients . (Source)
A pilot study of 32 patients of Crohn's disease was conducted at the
International Association for
Cannabis as Medicine conference at Leiden University in the
Netherlands by Physicians
in the Society of Cannabis Clinicians. Patients in this study showed improvement in
symptoms of vomiting, depression, nausea, gut pain, appetite, activity, fatigue,
flareups and severity of flareups.(Source)
A study was completed at the University of Calgary in 2009 of 313 people with
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The results of this study reported improvement of
abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, and joint paint in which 17.6% of the patients used cannabis using the inhalation method. (Source)
A
study in 2011 with 30 Crohn's Disease patients showed that 21
reported improvements in all symptoms.(Source)
in 2013, 21 patients involved in a study smoking 2 marijuana cigarettes a
day. showed improvement in sleep and appetite. These patients with Crohn's disease were subjects that had not
responded to other treatments(Source)
In a questionnaire given at a clinic with 191 Crohn's disease patients, 48% reported use of cannabis to reduce symptoms such as abdominal pain diarrhea and appetite were what the patients. Patients in the group that had abdominal surgery
were more likely to use cannabis for treatment. (Source)
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