Cannabis has been found to potentially help with several types of pain, including (but not limited to):
Neuropathic pain:
- This type of pain is caused by damage or dysfunction to the nervous system, and can be caused by conditions such as multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS. Cannabis has been found to potentially help with neuropathic pain by interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system and reducing inflammation.
Inflammatory pain:
- This type of pain is caused by inflammation in the body, and can be caused by conditions such as arthritis and Crohn’s disease. Cannabis has been found to potentially help with inflammatory pain by reducing inflammation and modulating the immune system.
Cancer-related pain:
- Cancer and its treatments can cause a range of painful symptoms, such as nerve damage, inflammation, and muscle spasms. Cannabis has been found to potentially help with cancer-related pain by reducing inflammation, relieving nausea, and vomiting, and reducing muscle spasms.
Acute pain:
- Cannabis has been found to potentially help with acute pain, such as pain from injuries, surgeries, and dental procedures. However, its effectiveness for acute pain may be limited, and other pain management strategies may be more appropriate.
