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Is Marijuana Helpful In The Relief Of Functional Abdominal Pain?

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Posted on Sat, 23 Mar 2013
Question: I need to know if Marijuana use helps with Functional Abdominal Pain, i need an answer ASAP
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to answer your query.

Yes, medical marijuana is helpful in the relief of functional abdominal pain.

I hope that answers your question.
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Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (23 hours later)
Now i need to know if marijuana affects the liver in any way shape or form.
i will rate the answer after this question as its the most important.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (10 hours later)
Hi,
Yes , marijuana is hepatotoxic ( which means it can effect the liver).
Chronic use can cause enlargement of liver and also can cause elevated liver enzymes.

I hope that answers your question.
If you have no more questions, kindly accept this answer and rate this service.

Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is Marijuana Helpful In The Relief Of Functional Abdominal Pain?

Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to answer your query.

Yes, medical marijuana is helpful in the relief of functional abdominal pain.

I hope that answers your question.
If you have no more questions, kindly accept this answer and rate this service.

Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini