Your kidneys clean your blood by removing excess fluid, minerals, and wastes. They also produce hormones that keep bones strong and blood healthy. Most kidney diseases attack the nephrons. This damage may leave kidneys unable to remove wastes. Causes can include genetic problems, injuries, or medicines. There is a wealth of new scientific understanding regarding how medical marijuana or cannabis can be beneficial for treating Kidney Disease.
You are at greater risk for kidney disease if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a close family member with kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease damages the nephrons slowly over several years. Other kidney problems include:
Your doctor can run tests to find out if you have kidney disease. If your kidneys fail completely, a kidney transplant or dialysis can replace the work your kidneys normally do.Clinical Information Related to Kidney Disease and Marijuana Cannabis
- Is There a Legitimate Role for the Therapeutic Use of Cannabinoids for Symptom Management in Chronic Kidney Disease?
- Cannabidiol Attenuates Cisplatin-induced Nephrotoxicity by Decreasing Oxidative/Nitrosative Stress, Inflammation, and Cell Death
