Palliative Care Conditions that may be managed with medicinal cannabis.

Medicinal cannabis can safely relieve cancer pain, while curbing the total number of meds and opioids taken, suggest the results of a multicentre registry study, published online in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.

If you are looking for a natural alternative to manage your condition then check your eligibility and book a consultation with your local Medicann Clinic. 

  • Congestive Heart Failure is also known as Heart Failure and means the heart is unable to pump blood around the body usually because it has become too weak or stiff.

    What are the symptoms?

    A number of symptoms may be associated with heart failure, but the main symptoms are Breathlessness after activity or at rest, Feeling tired for a large part of the day and finding exercise exhausting, and swelling of legs and ankles.

    Some patients may experience other symptoms such as a fast heart rate, a persistent cough and dizziness.

    Medicinal cannabis has been found to be beneficial for a number of terminal conditions as there is growing evidence that it helps with pain relief a symptom associated with many terminal conditions.

  • Kidney Failure occurs when your kidneys lose their ability to sufficiently filter waste from your blood.

    What are the symptoms?

    In some cases, there may be no signs or symptoms and may need to be detected through tests. However common symptoms may include: A reduced output of urine, Swollen legs, feet and ankles, Shortness of breath, Drowsiness and fatigue, Persistent Nausea, and Seizures.

  • Cancer is a common condition. While Cancer itself is very debilitating treatments associated with the condition can also have their own side effects.

    What are the symptoms?

    The symptoms of terminal Cancer can depend on the form of Cancer and the part of the body affected. However, symptoms including pain, loss of appetite and weight, Nausea and vomiting, may be particular concerns.

    There are a number of studies that have shown the potential positive effects of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Medicinal Cannabis may be a helpful addition to improve the quality of life for Terminal Cancer patients.

  • Leukemia and Lymphoma are both forms of Blood Cancer however, they both affect the blood in different ways.

    What are the symptoms?

    The symptoms vary depending on the form of the disease and can affect different areas of the body.

    Medicinal cannabis is found to be beneficial for a number of symptoms associated with terminal conditions including these 2 types of Blood Cancer. There is growing evidence that it can be used for the management of pain associated with many terminal illnesses.