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Causes / Predispositions Symptoms Traditional Treatments Treatment with Cannabis Medicine 01 Causes / Predispositions Cachexia is typically a symptom resulting from a serious and/or life-threatening condition such as: Cancer Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Heart Failure Chronic Infection Crohn’s Disease Cystic Fibrosis Alzheimer’s Disease Rheumatoid Arthritis Additionally, … Read more

Causes / Predispositions Symptoms Traditional Treatments Treatment with Cannabis Medicine 01 Causes / Predispositions Pain is a result of the body’s natural response to injury or illness. Damaged cells signal the brain, resulting in the sensation of pain. In patients suffering from chronic pain, this signaling can persists beyond the healing time of the initial … Read more

Causes / Predispositions Symptoms Traditional Treatments Treatment with Cannabis Medicine 01 Causes / Predispositions While the cause(s) of epilepsy in some patients is unknown, the following factors can play a role: Genetic Predisposition Neonatal Brain Injury Traumatic Head Injury Tumors Stroke Bacterial Meningitis Tuberculosis HIV 02 Symptoms There are several different types of seizures, resulting … Read more

Causes / Predispositions Symptoms Traditional Treatments Treatment with Cannabis Medicine 01 Causes / Predispositions Individuals experience and cope with trauma in different ways. It is not yet known why some patients are more likely to develop PTSD following a traumatic experience. Traumas that are commonly linked to PTSD include: Exposure to/Participation in Combat or War … Read more

Causes / Predispositions Symptoms Traditional Treatments Treatment with Cannabis Medicine 01 Causes / Predispositions The exact cause(s) of Parkinson’s disease are not yet known. Factors that may contribute to Parkinson’s disease include: Family History Genetic Predisposition Age (50 and Over) 02 Symptoms Common symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease include: Tremors Slow Movement (Bradykinesia) Impaired Balance Impaired … Read more

Causes / Predispositions Symptoms Traditional Treatments Treatment with Cannabis Medicine 01 Causes / Predispositions The exact causes of CINV are not fully understood and some chemotherapy medications have a higher probability of causing CINV than others. Research suggests that chemotherapy treatment may trigger nausea and vomiting by activating receptors in the small intestine, and through … Read more