Nausea
Medical cannabis for nausea could help to effectively ease the discomfort of feeling nauseous or sick, along with reducing or easing associated vomiting.
Nausea is a common symptom of various illnesses and gastrointestinal conditions such as Norovirus, food poisoning, flu, motion sickness, or a balance issue such as vertigo. Nausea causes a feeling of needing to be sick, which may or may not be followed by vomiting. It’s also a common side effect of early pregnancy, overconsumption of alcohol, and treatments like chemotherapy.
Symptoms
Nausea causes a feeling of sickness, but depending on the root cause, it may be accompanied by a high temperature, sweating, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhoea, a headache, heartburn, bloating or acid reflux.
Treatments
Treatments for nausea usually depend on the underlying cause, but you may experience immediate relief by getting fresh air, sipping on a cold drink, or drinking ginger to settle your stomach. If this happens regularly, a doctor may prescribe anti-sickness medications. Medical cannabis is a highly effective option for nausea relief, and can even be used to quell chemotherapy-induced nausea during cancer treatments.
96.4%
In a 2022 study of 886 participants, 96.4% of people taking medical cannabis experienced nausea relief after 1 hour
47%
A 2015 study found cannabis led to 47% of patients experiencing a complete absence of nausea/vomiting compared to placebos
25%
In a 2020 study on 81 medical cannabis users, 25% experienced no nausea/vomiting compared to 14% of the placebo group
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Word from our expert
Dr Sunil Arora Chief Medical Officer
Medical cannabis has proven especially helpful for patients dealing with persistent or treatment-resistant nausea, particularly during chemotherapy.
When conventional options aren’t enough, it can offer fast, reliable relief and improve comfort during very difficult times.
At Emerald, our team of experts can help you explore medical cannabis treatments for nausea that work for you, providing you with a safe, natural option to restore balance in your life.
