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Cystitis
Cannabis for Cystitis
Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a bladder infection. It’s a common type of urinary tract infection (UTI), particularly in women. Recurrent cystitis occurs in 25% of women within 6 months after their first UTI and the rate increases in women with more than one prior UTI. Common symptoms of cystitis include pain when peeing, needing to pee more often than usual and pain low down in your tummy.
Antibiotics and NSAIDs like ibuprofen are common first-line treatments, as is keeping well-hydrated. Cannabidiol (CBD) could be an excellent adjunct or alternative to ibuprofen, so lower doses need to be taken, with far less damage to the kidneys.
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Animal Study
5
Clinical Trial
1
Laboratory Study
3
Meta-analysis
7
Total studies
Cystitis
16
Positive
15 studies
94%
Inconclusive
1 studies
6%
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- A Case of Cannabinoid Rotation in a Young Woman With Chronic Cystitis.
- Anti-inflammatory effects of lavender and eucalyptus essential oils on the in vitro cell culture model of bladder pain syndrome using T24 cells
- Cannabinoids in Urology. Which Benign Conditions Might They Be Appropriate to Treat: A Systematic Review
- CB2 cannabinoid receptor agonist selectively inhibits the mechanosensitivity of mucosal afferents in the guinea pig bladder
- Components of the Endogenous Cannabinoid System as Potential Biomarkers for Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome