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Stacker identified eight medical conditions where cannabis may be beneficial, either by lessening symptoms or treating the underlying medical problem. 8 emerging uses for medical cannabis

Hope is on the horizon for people who want to use marijuana to treat medical conditions. Seizures

Seizures are sudden and uncontrolled electrical bursts within the brain, which notably cause falls, uncontrolled flailing and stiffening, loss of consciousness, difficulty breathing, staring or rapid blinking, and lack of control of other bodily functions. CBD, in particular, has shown promise to help control seizures , reducing their frequency and severity. CBD is beneficial for conditions that are resistant to other treatments. In 2018, the Food and Drug Administration approved a CBD medication to treat seizures associated with a severe form of epilepsy. ldutko // Shutterstock Eating disorders

Eating disorders Psoriasis and eczema

Psoriasis and eczema Muscle spasticity

Muscle spasticity Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder can plague anyone who experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, including combat veterans, victims of abuse, and survivors of sexual assault. Those with PTSD may experience severe anxiety, nightmares, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts concerning the trauma, and physical reactions to triggers. A 2021 study in AIMS Neuroscience found that cannabis reduces symptoms of PTSD and improves patients’ quality of life; the drug decreased nightmares , improved sleep, and alleviated their perpetual fight-or-flight response. Researchers have identified marijuana as a therapeutic tool to treat symptoms of many other illnesses not covered here, such as endometriosis, and other forms of chronic pain and mental illnesses. Consult with medical professionals, conduct research, and tread carefully when deciding whether using cannabis to treat a medical condition is right for you. Story editing by Alizah Salario. Copy editing by Kristen Wegrzyn. chayanuphol // Shutterstock Arthritis

Arthritis is another inflammatory disease that primarily attacks joints in the hands, hips, and knees. Marijuana can relieve the inflammation and pain associated with arthritis. Crohn’s disease Crohn’s is characterized by digestive tract inflammation, which causes abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, reduced appetite, and weight loss. Tags Dcc Wire Thestacker Tncen Science Related to this […]

8 emerging uses for medical cannabis