Gastroenterological conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and acid reflux, affect millions of people worldwide. These conditions often cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, inflammation, diarrhea, nausea, and poor appetite, significantly impacting daily life and overall well-being. While traditional treatments, such as anti-inflammatory drugs and dietary modifications, can be effective, they are not always sufficient and may come with side effects.
Medical cannabis, containing compounds like THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (Cannabidiol), has emerged as a promising therapy for managing gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Research indicates that cannabis can help regulate inflammation, reduce pain, and improve quality of life for those with chronic GI conditions.
THC binds to the brain and gut’s endocannabinoid receptors, reducing pain, calming muscle spasms, and promoting relaxation. It also helps alleviate nausea and stimulates appetite, making it beneficial for GI conditions associated with weight loss or malnutrition.
CBD is non-psychoactive and works as an anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating agent, helping to reduce intestinal inflammation and ease symptoms of chronic GI conditions.
Many digestive issues can be effectively assessed online, including acid reflux, indigestion, IBS, constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort, bloating, and mild flare-ups of long-term conditions. Our GPs can review your symptoms, discuss treatment options, adjust medications, and offer guidance on lifestyle changes that may help improve your digestive health.
Online appointments are ideal for early assessment, medication reviews, ongoing symptom management, and deciding whether further tests or specialist referral are needed. Fit notes and follow-up support can also be provided when appropriate.
Some symptoms — such as severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, blood in stool or vomit, jaundice, or sudden worsening of symptoms — require prompt in-person or emergency assessment. If these occur, urgent medical attention is essential.
Our GPs offer clear, supportive guidance through secure video consultations, helping you access safe, reliable care when you need it. Prescriptions, fit notes, and referrals can be issued when clinically appropriate, ensuring you receive timely support for your digestive health concerns.
A 2021 study in Gastroenterology & Hepatology found that 65% of patients with Crohn’s disease using
Medical
cannabis experienced significant symptom relief.
Up to 91% of IBS patients reported improved symptom control with cannabis, according to a 2020 survey published in Digestive Diseases and Sciences.
A 2019 study found that medical cannabis reduced the severity of abdominal pain by 30-50% in patients with chronic GI conditions.
Cannabis has been shown to improve quality of life scores in 75% of patients with ulcerative colitis, according to a 2020 study in PLOS ONE.
While medical cannabis offers considerable benefits for managing gastroenterological conditions, proper dosage and cannabinoid composition are crucial to avoid side effects, such as altered gut motility from excessive THC. Medical supervision is essential to develop a treatment plan tailored to individual needs.
Medical cannabis may help reduce abdominal pain, inflammation, and discomfort related to chronic GI conditions. By improving digestive health and easing symptoms, it can offer day-to-day relief when traditional treatments fall short.
Book an online GP Consultation and our doctors will guide you to the right care.
You can use the service from anywhere to speak with a UK GMC‑registered GP. Whether you’re at home, travelling or away for work, you can connect from your device. Prescriptions can be delivered to your UK address or sent to a nearby pharmacy.
Yes — you can speak to a UK‑registered doctor from abroad if you’re travelling or temporarily outside the country. Prescriptions can only be issued to UK pharmacies, so we can’t send medication overseas.
Choose a time, answer a few quick questions about your symptoms, and confirm your slot. Your doctor joins you at the scheduled time — simple, fast, and stress‑free.
Yes. Most patients are seen the same day, often within a few hours.
We offer morning, evening, and weekend appointments so you can choose a time that works for you.
Appointments usually last 10–15 minutes, giving you time to explain your symptoms and get a clear plan.
