{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/liver/3","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_11019-markdown","title":"What is the best form of consumption for people with liver cancer. Scared edibles are bad for the liver.","slug":"what-is-the-best-form-of-consumption-for-people-with-liver-cancer-scared-edibles-are-bad-for-the-liver","content":"\n_____________________\nCannabis can be helpful in treating liver dysfunction. Many studies have shown that cannabis can protect the liver from fibrosis and treat the symptoms of cirrhosis. If you have liver dysfunction it would be wise to start with small doses of an oral sublingual tincture with a high percentage of CBD. Increase the dose as tolerated.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10897-markdown","title":"Would a topical cannibis cream help reduce tumor on side of face/ squamous cell carcinoma ","slug":"would-a-topical-cannibis-cream-help-reduce-tumor-on-side-of-face-squamous-cell-carcinoma","content":"\"My sister has squamous cell carcinoma of the vagina that has spread to various lymph nodes, lungs and liver.  She has developed a large tumor which is on the left side of her face which the nurses say is from one of her lymph nodes.  It is of course quite painful and we have just started giving her CBD oil and THC oil.  I wanted to see if a topical cannibis product would help reduce this tumor?\"\n_____________________\nYes topical cannabis preparations have been shown to be effective in treating neoplasms of the skin, particulary squamous cell carcinoma. Rick simpson oil (hash oil, hemp oil, FECO) should be applied directly to the neoplasm and covered with a bandage, and the oil and bandage re-applied every 3-5 days. It is alwways good to visit a dermatologist, family physician or internist for diagnosis and pathological study of the cells involved. Skin cancer can progress rapidly and great care should be taken in treating it.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10685-markdown","title":"Are there any negative side effects from using marijuana long term?","slug":"are-there-any-negative-side-effects-from-using-marijuana-long-term","content":"\"I mainly use CBD on a daily basis to control inflammation in my body. If my pain is acute, I vape some cannabis oil that contains THC and find relief. Are there any negative side effects known from long term/sustained usage. \"\n_____________________\nGreat question.  Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of over 60 cannabinoid compounds found in the marijuana plant.  Along with THC, it is one of the most prevalent.  CBD has shown much pharmaceutical promise, including treatment of nausea / vomiting, psychosis, anxiety, depression, inflammatory disorders, seizure disorders, and neurodegenerative disorders. It has also been shown to possess anti-oxidant and anti-tumor properties. CBD increases wakefulness, which can be a benefit for daytime use but may adversely effect sleep.  \n\nIn general, there is not a lot of information regarding long term use of cannabis, but heavy exposure to THC over time has demonstrated adverse effects on memory and cognition. Interestingly, CBD seems to counteract these THC-induced effects. More research needs to be done to determine if any negative side effects are associated with longterm CBD use. Similarly, it will be interesting to see if longterm CBD use confers benefits, such as decreased cancer risk.\n\ndredmunds\n_____________________\nThere has been no consistent scientific answer to the question of whether there are negative side effects associated with using cannabis over a long period. As a practical matter, there has obviously been an enormous uncontrolled experiment over the past 50 years addressing that question, and no evidence of serious negative side effects has been noted as prevalent in the experimental population.  Although great effort has been put into demonstrating adverse effects of long term use of cannabis in support of prohibitionism, this has only resulted in many equivocal studies and quite a few where there the results are compromised by poor methodology.  The metabolism of cannabis in humans is fairly well understood and gives no reason to expect long term negative side effects from toxic byproducts.  No specific toxicity to any organ has been identified (unlike ibuprofen, for example).  The only negative side effects I'd be concerned about have to do with inhaling the smoke of burning plants, or the vapor of solvents in extracts.  And I'd say both of those concerns are linked to frequency and amount of exposure.  In terms of behavioral effects, the old refrain of cognitive impairment and lack of motivation as side effects of long term use of marijuana has been essentially debunked by recent meta-reviews in which the various reported studies of this issues are pulled together and analyzed as a whole.  http://www.beyondthc.com/marijuana-doesnt-make-you-stupid-after-all/   \n\ndrelkind","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10602-markdown","title":"I am trying to understand if cannabis can be bad for the liver. And if the method of ingestion matters to the liver.","slug":"i-am-trying-to-understand-if-cannabis-can-be-bad-for-the-liver-and-if-the-method-of-ingestion-matters-to-the-liver","content":"\"I use cannabis for pain management but am also managing a chronic liver disease at the same time. Ironically of course, pharma drugs make things worse for the liver. I have been experimenting with methods of ingestion and sometimes feel like the liver does not love edibles.\"\n_____________________\nCannabis is not bad for the liver, and in fact has been shown to protect the liver from damage. However a few studies have shown that THC activation of the CB1 receptor can increase fibrosis and other pathological processes, and that CB2 receptor activation has a protective effect. I might not reccomend edibles in your condition, and would instead go with tinctures with a high level of CBD. I would try to find the most pure, chemical and additive free cannabis products, and continue to monitor your reaction to varying ratios of CBD:THC and unique strains.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nI discourage the use of edibles when you have known liver disease because anything that goes into the stomach will immediately be picked up by the liver to start processing the medication out of the body. For the best results you want to increase the amount of time the cannabis is in your body before it's picked up by the liver. Western pharmaceutical drugs tend to be stressful to the point of being harmful to the liver and that includes acetaminophen and most of the pain medicines do contain acetaminophen. Alcohol and to much protein also have the potential to harm the liver in cases of liver disease. If you have liver disease consider doing high CBD cannabis as well as silymarin, the active ingredients in the herb milk thistle and the only substance known to reverse liver disease, to start reversing your liver disease. If you are eating substances that are harmful to you, recognized this and change your ways since you have the option of creating health by being responsible. Using high CBD will calm anxiety and inflammatory disease in your body so I do recommend taking high CBD cannabis in a nonalcoholic tincture twice daily.\n\ndrolson","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":24,"numPages":3,"currentPage":3,"id":5452,"name":"Liver","slug":"liver","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}