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The sudden inflammation or swelling the lining of the stomach.
Cannabis is an appetite stimulant known to reduce nausea and vomiting, its anti-inflammatory benefits reduce the inflammation in the stomach caused by gastritis.
Agoraphobia
Fear of social gatherings.
Cannabis helps with the panic attacks caused by anxiety.
Autoimmune disease which immune system attacks hair follicles causing hair to fall out, leading to bald patches or baldness.
Cannabis helps the patient’s immune system become suppressed and functioning establishing a successful track to potentially gaining back lost follicles.
Alzheimer's
An irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slows destroys memory and thinking skills.
Studies show that THC and other compounds found in cannabis help promote the cellular removal of amyloid beta, a toxic protein linked with the disease.
Compulsive disease that removes around frequent use of amphetamines.
Cannabis is a good treatment for the anxiety and severe depression.
Amyloidosis
A condition in which an abnormal protein, amyloid, builds up in your tissues and organs affecting their shape and how they work, which can lead to organ failure.
Cannabis serves as an anti-inflammatory and alleviates nausea.
Hematologist/ oncologist
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
A progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord.
Cannabis treats most of the symptoms attributed to ALS, reduces pain, spasticity and drooling and stimulates the appetite,
physicial/neurologist
Angina pectoris
Is the sensation of chest pain, squeezing or pressure due to not enough blood flow to the heart muscle as a result of obstruction or spasms the coronary arteries Cannabis helps increase blood flow and slight decrease in heart rate
Cardiologist
Ankyloses
Stiffness and immobility of a joint due to an abnormal adhesion and or fusion of the bones.
Helps treat pain and inflammation
Rhumetologist.
Feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain income.
Cannabis strains with higher levels of CBD have proven to treat anxiety with its wide range of therapeutic benefits.
Inflammation of the arachnoid, the protective membrane that covers the brain and spinal chord
Cannabis can provide immediate pain relive and relive muscle spasms
neurologist/orthopedic surgeon.
Arnold-Chiari Malformation
A condition where brain tissue extends into the spinal canal
Cannabis is recommended for immediate pain relief targeting chronic muscle pain, weakness headaches, fatigue, nausea.
Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
Heart disease that specifically refers to the to the hardening of arteries in and around the heart making it hard for the heart to beat.
Cannabis is known to help with liver disease, obesity and metabolic disorders, of which this is a direct resolve of.
Cardiologists
A developmental disorder categorized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication.
Cannabis can be used to alleviate the negative and accentuate the positive aspects of Asperger's.
A common long term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs, reversible airflow obstruction and bronchospasms
THC is an effective bronchodilator which relaxes and widens airways, allowing more air to move within.
A mental condition characterized by difficulty communicating, forming relationships, using language and abstract concepts
Regulates emotional states and focus, also neuroprotective against brain degradation.
Cause abnormally low or over activity of the immune system, the body attacks and damages its own tissues or becomes susceptible to infections.
Cannabinoids can suppress the body's immune functions.
Back pain
Chronic back pain is when pain has been present for over three months, or caused by external factors: injury, surgery or underlying conditions.
Cannabis is helpful for muscle spasms, pain and inflammation.
A paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of the face caused by nerve damage.
Cannabis provides a new sense of production of new neurons and nerves in the brain which can stimulate the growth of gross motor nerves to improve the conditions symptoms.
Mental disorder characterized by extreme shifts in mood, fluctuations in energy and activity levels.
Certain cannabinoids have significant mood-stabilizing properties
An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followers by purging.
Increases appetite and can be helpful for the range on negative emotions sustained.
Weakness and wasting of the body due to severe chronic illness.
Cannabis is effective in increasing appetite and stabilizing body weight may also increase energy levels and physical activity levels.
Cancer
The general term frequently used to innate any of various malignant neoplasms which invade surrounding tissues and are likely to recur unless adequately treated.
Cannabinoids have significant effect fighting cancer cells and exhibit anti-tumor properties.
Nerve pain, numbness, tingling and weakening of the hand. a mononeuropath, specialized type of neuropathic pain accompanied by swelling and inflammation.
Cannabis is effective at easing neuropathic pain.
Casualgia
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy is a chronic condition which directly affects the nerves and blood vessels of one or more extremities causing a burning pain.
Cannabis can be used to treat depression, anxiety, chronic pain and inflammation associated with the condition.
Cerebral Palsy
A disorder of movement, muscle tone or posture that is cause by damage that occurs on the immature, developing brain, often before birth.
Cannabis can be used to help manage symptoms like pain, spasticity, seizures and general quality of life.
Is a general term for the condition in which a damaged vertebral disc causes chronic pain.
Cannabis alleviates most forms of pain, working as a muscle relaxant.
Treatment of diseases by means of chemical substances usually used in reference to neoplastic disease to destroy cells.
Cannabis works to relieve pain, control nausea, vomiting and increase appetite, in some instances can be used as an alternative to chemotherapy.
An acquired immune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nervous system.
Cannabis activated the CB2 receptors which helps alleviate inflammation.
Chronic Pain
Any pain lasting more than 12 weeks.
Cannabis reduces inflammation.
Inflammation of the lining of the colon.
THC is helpful in reducing permeability of the lining thus helping reduce damage and decrease inflammation.
Crohns Disease
Type of inflammatory bowl disease that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus.
THC rich cannabis helps patients with appetites and sleep patterns.
Cystic Fibrosis
A disorder affecting the exocrine glands, producing abnormal thick mucus leading to blockage pancreatic ducts, intestines and bronchi, often resulting in respiratory issues.
It is not a good idea to smoke as CF can cause fatal lung complications but ingesting it to help with side effects caused by other treatments.
Keratosis follicular, is a rare skin disease that produces wart-like papule on the skin.
Cannabinoids attenuate allergic response, blocking CB2 receptors in the skin may lead to a decrease of inflammation of the epidermis.
Degenerative Arthropathy
Also called osteoarthritis, degenerative disease in the joints due to loss articular cartilage within your joints. (*See Arthritis*)
Delirium Tremens
A psychotic condition typical of withdrawal in chronic alcoholics, involving tremors anxiety and disorientation.
Cannabis is a viable treatment through its known capacity for helping specific symptoms.
Dermatosis
Muscle disease characterized by a rash that appears over the face, knuckles, neck, shoulders, upper chest, and back.
Cannabis may attenuate allergic responses and can lead to a decrease in the body's inflammatory response of the epidermis.
Diabetes, adult onset
Diabetes type 2 is a disorder that affects the body metabolism. It primarily affects insulin which the body uses to move glucose to be stored.
Cannabis shows great potential in preventing seizures, neurological pain.
Type1, chronic condition that rustics the pancreas from being able to produce little to no insulin.
Cannabis works as an anti-inflammatory treatment and pain associated with neuropathy. (*See Diabetes*)
Diabetic Neuropathy
A common complication of diabetes where nerves are damaged as a result of high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia).
Cannabis can be used as an anti-inflammatory treatment, helps protect nerve covering from inflammatory attacks. (*See Diabetes*)
Diabetic Peripheral Vascular Disease
Narrowing of the lumen of arteries in the legs, causing a reduction in circulation.
Cannabis can be used as an anti-inflammatory treatment, treating patients with neuroprotective properties. (*See Diabetes*)
Diarrhoea
An increase in bowel movement or a decrease in the form of stool characterized by frequent bowel movement.
Cannabis works as a motivator for the anodyne part of morphine, which stimulates the central nervous system and serves as an appetite booster.
Diverticulitis
Small bulging sacs found in the lining of the intestines that may become inflamed or infected.
CBD helps reduce tissue inflammation, nausea, pain and vomiting.
Dysthymic Disorder
Neurotic depression, a mood disorder that consists of the same cognitive and physical problems associated with depression however dysthymic disorder is less sever but has longer lasting symptoms.
Cannabis helps many patients that suffer from depression and anxiety associated with it.
A neurological movement disorder which causes muscles to spasm and contract involuntarily which can cause abnormal postures and involuntary repetitive movements.
Cannabis can be used to treat involuntary muscle spasms.
Eczema
A skin condition that presents itself as a scaly rash that can range in severity, with a number of different causes.
Cannabis used as an ointment it can reduce inflammation, itching and the appearance of the rash.
Describes an intense amount of fluid pressure buildup in the inside of a patient's eye.
Cannabis is capable of effectively lowering a patients IOP levels temporarily.
The uterine lining begins to grow around other internal body parts.
Cannabis is not a treatment for endometriosis itself but is effective in managing symptomatic pain.
Condition that varies from minor blistering of the skin to a life-threatening form that affects other organs.
Cannabis helps allergic responses in the body. Scratching irritation and discomfort greatly reduced.
Epididymitis
Occurs when the epididymis becomes swollen, caused by infection.
Cannabis can be used in cases of pain and discomfort.
Epilepsy
A disorder of the central nervous system characterised by a loss of consciousness and convulsions.
Cannabis if effective in controlling epileptic seizures.
A rare disorder that involves rheumatoid arthritis, a stolen spleen, decreased white blood cell count and repeated infections.
Cannabis has immunosuppressant properties, anti-inflammation properties, analgesic properties and serves as an appetite stimulant.
Fibromyalgia
A condition characterized by long term body-wide pain, tender point in joints, muscles, tendons and other soft tissue.
Since there is no cure, cannabis is an effective management strategy. (*See Arthritis*)
Fibrous Dysplasia
A skeletal disorder in which scar lit tissue develops where normal bone once was.
Cannabis can be used for chronic pain management, achy bones, weakness and stiffness.
Freidreichs Ataxia
Aka hereditary spinal ataxia, is the sclerosis of the posterior and lateral columns of the spinal cord.
Cannabinoid act as antioxidants to reduce free radicals, pain relievers, relieve jerky eye movements relieves muscle spasms and leg cramps and helps with anxiety associated. (*See Back Pain*)
Gastritis
A condition when the lining of the stomach becomes swollen of inflamed, can also cause the lining of the stomach to erode.
Cannabis stimulates the appetite and reduce nausea and vomiting.
Genital Herpes
An inflammatory skin disease caused by herpes simplex virus.
THC has been known to modulate the immune systems response time, relief and can slow the replication of the extracellular signals.
Glaucoma
Disease of the eye characterized by increased intraocular pressure, excavation and atrophy of the optic nerve.
Cannabis may help alleviate IOP (Intraocular pressure).
The highest grade tumor and most malignant form astrocytoma's.
Cannabinoids could effectively starve tumours to death which could increase a patients chance of survival.
Graves' Disease
Autoimmune disease that results in hyperthyroidism.
Cannabis acts as an appetite stimulant and anti-anxiety treatment as well as help with any pain.
Headaches
Mild to moderate pain in the head, may be tension, migraine r cluster headache.
Cannabis offers relief from headaches and for migraine sufferers relieves the nausea and stress associated.
A bleeding disorder caused by the lack blood clotting factor.
Cannabis is used as a pain reliever and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Henoch-Schonlien Purpura
A disease is a type of vasculitis, a disorder that can cause blood vessel inflammation.
Cannabinoids provide treatment for inflammatory skin disorders, pruritus and certain types of skin pain.
Hepatitis C
A chronic infection of the liver which can rustle in cirrhosis of the liver.
Cannabis helps patients endure the side effects of usual treatment.
HIV/AIDS
AIDS is a chronic life-threatening disease cause by the human immunodeficiency virus.
cannabis to help manage adverse symptoms like chronic neuropathic pain, boots appetite and helps side effects caused by ARV's.
An inherited disorder, a genetic defect on chromosome four causes a progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.
Cannabis can be used as a treatment to reduce anxiety, nausea and insomnia.
When there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.
Cannabis may be helpful in relieving symptoms like sleep apnea, chronic seizures, manic attacks, pain and nausea.
Hydromyelia
Condition characterized by abnormal widening of the central canal the spinal cord.
Cannabis can be used to ease the pain in the back neck and shoulders.
Hypertension
High blood pressure.
Cannabis can help with stress nausea and pain management.
Rapid or very deep breathing that results in lowered carbon dioxide.
Cannabis can treat the anxiety helping eliminate attacks with hyperventilation.
Hypoglycaemia
An abnormally diminished content of glucose levels in the bloodstream resulting in inadequate glucose to the brain can result in impaired function.
Cannabis can reduce symptoms associated with hypoglycaemia, stabilize blood sugar, appetite stimulant, pain and nausea reliever. (*See Diabetes*)
Hypothyroidism
A condition where the thyroid gland makes little to no thyroid hormone.
Cannabis can modify receptors that can control metabolism.
Impotence
A psychological condition where a male erection or penetration fails due to thought or feeling rather than physical impossibility
Cannabis can be used in place of pain medications or opiates prescribed as it docent affect blood flow to the penis, an anti-inflammatory and can increase users sex drive.
Inflammatory Autoimmune- Mediated Arthritis
Arthritis cause by an autoimmune disease. (*See Arthritis*)
Inflammatory bowel disease
A group of inflammatory based conditions that directly affect areas of the colon and small intestine.
Cannabis alleviates inflammation, pain and nausea.
Insomnia
A sleep disorder where and individual has the inability of wall or stay asleep as long as is desired.
Cannabis at night time, indica in particular, can alleviate symptoms of insomnia.
A behavioral based condition that is best characterized by extreme expressions of anger often getting to the point of uncontrollable emotions.
Cannabis can be used as a mood altered and provides patients with a sense of calm and serenity.
Interstitial Cystitis
A condition where patients experience bladder pressure and pain.
Cannabis can help reduce swelling and bladder weight as wells alleviating pain.
Lipomatosis
A hereditary condition that causes groups of fat cells to grow in the subcutaneous tissue of your body.
Cannabis works as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory.
Lou Gehrig disease (ALS)
Commonly used name for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a disease that causes muscle weakness, disability and eventually death.
Cannabis has compounds that can significantly slow the disease process and could possible extend life manage pain nausea and muscle spasms.
Lupus
Chronic inflammatory disease where patient's immune system attacks its own tissue and organs.
Cannabis helps with nausea, pain, sleep, joint pain and can help regulate the immune system.
Infectious disease caused by bacteria.
Cannabis is a good way to alleviate pain and nausea.
Lymphoma
Broad group of blood cancers that develop within the lymphatic system.
Works as an appetite stimulant, anti-nausea treatment and has anti-inflammatory properties. (*See Cancer*)
Major Depression
A form of depression strong enough to alter ones daily life and lasts several weeks or longer.
Cannabis battles stress by enhancing mood, providing energy, relieving anxiety, stimulating appetite and combatting insomnia.
Malignant Melanoma
A neoplasm of melanocytes or neoplasm the cells that develop from melanocytes.
Cannabis may attenuate the allergic responses in the body, reduce irritation and decrease inflammatory response.
A state of abnormally elevate for irritable mood, arousal or other energy levels, a criterion for other psychiatric diagnoses.
Cannabis can leave patients in a better state off mental and emotional health, can be served for mood alteration for those who have uncontrollable outbursts. (*See Bipolar*)
Melorheostosis
A rare, non-hereditary bone disease that is caused by mutation of the LEMD3 gene, while the disease is benign it is also progressive.
Cannabis may help alleviate pain and inflammation associated with the disease.
Migraine
Neurological syndrome characterized by altered body perceptions, severe headaches and nausea.
Cannabis prevents or lessens the pain, nausea and vomiting. (*See Headache*)
Motion Sickness
Blanket term for symptoms that arise due to an number of different motions with nausea being the most common symptom.
Cannabis is a viable treatment for nausea and vomiting.
Multiple Sclerosis
An autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks normal tissues.
Cannabis helps lessen the effects of the disease as it improves symptoms such as spasticity, muscle spasms, chronic pain, tremor, sexual, bowel and bladder dysfunctions ataxia and pain.
Muscle Spasms
A sudden contraction of a muscle, multiple muscle groups may be affected at the same time.
Cannabidiol turns on nerve receptors that affect motor functioning making it a plausible treatment for many conditions involving muscle spasms.
Muscular Dystrophy
Refers to a group of diseases that result in progressive degeneration of muscles. There are nine major types, each causing a unique manifestation of muscular deterioration.
Cannabis can help manage pain and involuntary muscle tightness commonly associated with the disease.
An autoimmune and neuromuscular disease responsible for fluctuating muscle weakness and overall fatigue caused by a breakdown in the normal communication between nerves and muscles.
Cannabis leads to decreased pain, helps the muscles relax and function appropriately.
A cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells and is best characterized by the rapid growth of abnormal white blood cells that accumulate in the bone marrow.
As the survival rate is low for this terminal disease THC helps kill bad cells and possibly promotes longer-term survival rates. (*See Cancer*)
Nail Patella Syndrome
Known as hood syndrome, a genetic disorder that results in very small poorly developed nails and kneecaps.
Cannabis results in reduced bouts of pain, nausea and muscle spasms.
Neurofibromatosis
Refers to a number of various inherited conditions which are clinically and genetically distinct in nature that carry a high risk of tumor formation.
Cannabis helps patients seeking pain relief, anti-inflammatory and stimulates the appetite.
Obesity
A medical condition it which excess body fat has begun to accumulate to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on the patient's health.
THCV and cannabidiol have appetite suppressing qualities.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
An anxiety disorder characterized by repeated unwanted feelings, thoughts, fears, images or sensations that cannot be controlled.
Cannabis produces a calming soothing effect which can decrease the feeling of anxiety.
Opiate Dependence
The physical need for a drug and withdrawal symptoms associated with not having the drug.
Cannabis may be able to combat the physical withdrawal symptoms and offers a valid treatment option that can be used with opiate based medication to reduce the amount of opiates a patient is taking.
Osteoarthritis
A type of arthritis that is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one more joints. (*See Arthritis*)
Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas which does on heal or improve but eventually becomes worse.
Cannabis is anti-inflammatory, helps with pain, nausea and increases appetite.
Panic Disorder
An anxiety disorder characterized by recurring severe panic attacks. It may also include significant behavioral change lasting at least a month and of ongoing worry about the implications or concern about having other attacks. The latter are called anticipatory attack.
CBD contains chemical properties that have been shown to reduce anxiety, alleviate nausea and even prevent or reduce convulsions. For suffers of panic disorder, medical marijuana offers an alternative to traditional medications that may offer the same benefits without many of the negative side-effects that accompany traditional medications. (*See Anxiety*)
Parkinson's Disease
A progressive neurodegenerative disease of the brain.
Cannabis works as an anti-oxidant, anti-anxiety and offers pain relief.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Damage made to the peripheral nervous system of the brain.
Cannabis is an alternative to opioids for pain.
Peritoneal Pain
A general condition peritonitis, is an inflammation of the peritoneum.
Cannabis helps reduce inflammation and pain.
Porphyria
Refers to a group of disorders characterized by the result of buildup of chemicals known as porphyrin precursors.
Cannabis helps manage pain, anxiety and nausea and is now to stimulate appetite.
Arthritis that develops after an injury. (*See Arthritis*)
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Symptoms lasting over weeks and to a year following a concussion.
Cannabis helps combat depression, headache and migraines.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
A severe anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to any event which results in psychological trauma.
Cannabis can alleviate anxiety, depression and insomnia caused by PTSD.
Premenstrual Syndrome
Physical and emotional symptoms that occur in the one or two weeks before a woman period.
Cannabis cannot restore hormone levels but it can alleviate pain, depression, anxiety, headaches and nauseas affiliated with PMS.
Prostatitis
Inflammation or welling of the prostate gland sometimes includes a bacterial infection.
Cannabis can be used for pain relief and has anti-inflammatory properties.
An autoimmune disorder where white blood T cells attack healthy cells, new skin cells produced so quickly they reach the skins surface before they mature.
Cannabis helps control pain, slow cell growth and regulate the immune system.
A respiratory disease in which scars are formed in the lung tissues leading to breathing problems.
Cannabis can be used as an anti-inflammatory therapy, for pain and against anxiety or depression caused.
Quadriplegia
A form of bodily paralysis that results in loss of the use of limbs and torso.
Cannabis helps for better well-being, lessens muscle spasticity and alleviates neuropathic pain.
A treatment that uses x-rays or radionuclides to destroy cancer cells.
Cannabis helps relieve pain, control nausea and vomiting, stimulates appetite and may be used as an alternative treatment for cancer.
Raynaud's Disease
A rare disorder of the blood vessels that causes them to narrow when cold or stressed.
Cannabis reduces symptoms, helps maintain great blood flow to the hands and dilates small arteries, relieves pain and stress which is a trigger.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
A clinical chronic systematic disease characterized by symptoms of swelling, severe pain and skin changes.
Cannabis helps relieve stress, depression and anxiety, pain relief and reduces muscle sensitivity.
Reiter's Syndrome
A reactive arthritis that generally develops after infection another area of the body.
Cannabis has anti-inflammatory properties and reduces pain.
Renal/Kidney failure
Sever failure of the kidneys to function properly.
Cannabis relives those becoming malnourished with a replenished appetite, reduced spasms and may alleviate pain.
Refers to the part of the body that remains after an amputation has been performed.
Cannabis helps relieve a number of painful symptoms and offers relief.
Restless Leg Syndrome
A sensorimotor movement disorder characterized by uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an urge to move them.
Cannabis helps treat the pain and muscle spasticity.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
An autoimmune disease that causes chronic infmalation of the joints, tissue around the joints and other organs in the body.
Cannabis works as a pain reliever and suppresses inflammation.
Rosacea
Chronic inflammatory-based skin condition that causes small pustules.
Cannabis reduces symptoms, works as an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever.
RSD (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type1)
Refers to cases where nerve injury and damage cannot be detected immediately.
Cannabis can be used to treat pain, reduce muscle tension, curb stress, anxiety and depression associated with the disease.
Scoliosis
A condition that causes the spine to become curved to the side making the spine shape like a "C" or "S" instead of straight line.
Cannabis can be used to combat inflammation, pain and anxiety and depression that may be associated with the condition. (*See Back Pain*)
Sedative Dependence
Psychological or physical dependence on sedative medication. (*See Opioid Dependence*)
Seizures
Episodes of disturbed brain function that can cause changes in attention or behavior, caused by abnormally excited electrical signals in the brain.
Cannabis can be used to control seizures as well as relief from pain or nausea. (*See Epilepsy*)
Sever Vomiting
Severe cyclic episodes of nausea and vomiting that can last up to days.
Cannabis helps make episodes of vomiting less frequent and less intense and eases nausea associated with the condition as well as aiding appetite.
Severe Nausea
A feeling that one has to vomit, may be a sensation dizziness of discomfort in the throat, chest or stomach.
Cannabis works as an antiemetic, relieving nausea, vomiting and pain.
Shingles
Blistering skin rash caused by a virus.
Sickle Cell Disease
An inherited disease that results in red blood cells to become sticky and misshapen making them loose their function of transporting oxygen.
Cannabis helps combat pain and inflammation, when inflammation is reduced and tissue damage can be minimised.
Sjoren's Syndrome
Medical disorder that directly affects a patient's immune system and is identified by dry eyes and mouth.
CBD enriched extracts can be used to treat debilitating symptoms by reducing inflammation and slowing joint damage in the long term.
Skeletal Muscular Spasticity
Neurological condition/ symptom that presents as increased muscle tone, muscle stiffness and inability to stretch the affected muscles, primarily inhibits skeletal muscle.
Cannabis can help reduce spasms and pain.
Sleep Apnea
A sleeping disorder that affects breathing, characterized by breathing pauses while sleeping.
Cannabis can help with sleep disruptions, difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep as long as the body needs it. (*See Insomnia*)
Sleep Disorders
Conditions that cause a person to have difficulty sleeping, can consist of any kind of sleep disturbance from sleeping too much to not sleeping enough.
Cannabis is not a treatment for all sleep disorders but can be used to help: insomnia, nightmares, sleep apnea. (*See Insomnia8)
Spasticity
Is a condition where there is an abnormal increase in muscle tone or stiffness of a muscle that my interfered with movement, speech or be associate with pain.
Cannabis can help reduce spasms and pain.
Spinal Stenosis
A spinal disease that typically occurs due to the degeneration of the spinal disks.
Cannabis cannot be used to replace surgery, physical therapy or counseling but can be used to effectively alleviate pain and inflammation. (*See Back Pain*)
Spinocerebellar Ataxia
A degenerative, progressive, genetic disease which affects the brain and spinal cord causing difficulty with coordination.
Cannabinoid treatment is recommended for curbing nausea, improving appetite, relaxing muscles and relieving pain.
Sturge Weber Syndrome
A neurological disorder indicted at birth accompanied by abnormal blood vessels on the brain surface and the loss of nerve cells and calcification of underlying tissue in the cerebral cortex of the brain on the same side of the brain as the birthmark.
Cannabis cannot cure this syndrome but can treat many symptoms associated with the disease.
Syringomyelia
A neurological disorder where the patient develops a fluid filled cavity, known as a syrinx which becomes lodged in the neck region.
Cannabis can help treat the pain, migraines and weakness associated with the disease.
Tardive Dyskinesia
A neurological movement disorder that causes repetitive and involuntary movements of the lower face and limbs.
Cannabis is and effective medicine for side effects caused by treatment.
Tarlov Cysts
Sacs filled with cerebrospinal-fluid located along the spinal cord.
Cannabis can be utilized for pain management and to aide sleep.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
Disorder that affects the joint found where the mandible connects to the temporal bone of the skull.
Cannabis can offer pain relief
Tenosynovitis
An inflammatory condition that affects the lining outside tendons.
Cannabis can be used to treat pain and inflammation.
Terminal Illness
An illness that is going to result in death.
Cannabis can be used to treat pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and depression.
Thyroiditis
Inflammation of the thyroid.
Cannabis can stimulate appetite, treat pain and inflammation.
Tic Douloureux
A nerve disorder that affects the face.
Cannabis can treat pain associated with the disorder.
Tietze's Syndrome
A painful inflammation of the cartilage between the breastbone and rubs or collarbone.
Cannabis can be used to treat pain and inflammation and possible depression associated with the disease. (*See Arthritis*)
Tinnitus
Ringing in the ears.
Conditions that cause tinnitus can be treated with cannabis as well as anxiety, insomnia and depression affiliated with the illness.
Tobacco Dependence
A behavioral and physical addiction, attempts to stop smoking can result in agitation, headaches, sleeping problems and sore throat.
Cannabis can be used for addiction treatment and can help symptoms associated with withdrawal.
Tourette's Syndrome
A neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.
Cannabis may not eliminate tics but mildly relieve them.
Viral Hepatitis
An inflammation of the liver caused by several viruses.
Cannabis can be used to alleviate side effects from treatment.
Wasting Syndrome
Progressive involuntary weight loss.
Cannabis can be used as an appetite stimulant and can curb nausea and vomiting. (*See Cachexia*)
Whiplash
A condition caused by rapid extension and flexion of the neck.
Cannabis can be used to treat pain, depression and sleep disturbances associated with whiplash. (*See Back Pain*)
