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marijuana (cannabis) may have in treating IBS and relieving some of its worst effects.

What is IBS?

What exactly is IBS and what does it entail? IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is a common long-term disorder that can cause unpleasant and painful symptoms including abdominal pain, bloating (presence of gas on gaseous sensations in the stomach), diarrhea, and/or constipation.

only to know that everything in their system is normal and the cause or origin of their symptoms cannot be pinpointed. People suffering from this condition are always on the lookout for ways to treat and/ or alleviate the symptoms associated with IBS. We invite you to read on as we discuss the role medical marijuana (cannabis) may have in treating IBS and relieving some of its worst effects.

How marijuana treats

irritable bowel syndrome

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ne of the worst parts of suffering from a debilitating disease is not knowing for certain where it comes from or what causes it. Such is the case of individuals suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome or “IBS.” For most of the individuals facing this illness, it may be frustrating getting tested only to know that everything in their system is normal and the cause or origin of their symptoms cannot be pinpointed.

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