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Q: Using marijuana for nausea
asked by: DoctorQuestion on October 28th, 2009
Marijuana is used to treat sever symptoms of nausea in chemotheropy and HIV patients. Can this treatment be used in regard to post kidney transplant patients with ongoing symptoms of nausea?


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Dr. Ana Aleksovska , MD
replied on November 5th, 2009
Alternative Medicine Answer A7776
You would like know whether you may use marijuana in regard to post kidney transplant patients with ongoing symptoms of nausea.

Nausea is an unpleasant feeling as if someone is going to vomit soon. Nausea can be caused by many reasons such as infections, gastritis, side effects from drugs, etc.


Given the symptoms that you described, it is likely that you are experiencing nausea caused by drugs consumption. Certain of the medications that you have been prescribed may cause nausea. Although marijuana is used in chemotherapy and patients with AIDS, you may consider seeing your doctor to talk about its possible use in treating post kidney translant patients with ongoing symptoms of nausea. You may also try to calm the nausea by taking vitamin B-6 or medication Lansoprasole but with your doctor's aproval.

Please notice that I provide you with medical information. I am not able to diagnose medical conditions and to advise you about the treatment online. Please contact your doctor or other healthcare provider such as a nephrologist and urologist for further information about the treatment options.




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