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  • by Nicola Boulton August 26, 2022 5 min read

    CBD for Gall Bladder Pain Relief

    As CBD is increasingly applied in our daily lifestyle, one may not recognize all its use. Many a time, individuals encounter problems related to digestion, and they end up making such conditions part of their life. Pain caused by gall bladder can be relieved.
    Making adverse conditions part of one's life should be avoided. This can be achieved through control measures taken to prevent the attack. They include but are not limited to a good diet, proper hygiene, and good social health. This article will enable one to understand how CBD can best relieve gall bladder pains. When one hears about CBD, inflammation, anxiety, and chronic pain might come to mind. The article will help one explore its benefits in relieving gall bladder pain, which has not been recognized. Read the article and get more information.

    What is CBD?

    According toSchilling et al. (2020), this compound is manufactured from cannabis sativa or hemp flower. CBD is one of over 100 compounds found in the cannabis plant. It is different from THC, a compound of the cannabis plant responsible for the high' effect felt after smoking marijuana. Many people confuse CBD with THC despite the two being different in their impact on the body.According toLachenmeier et al. (2019),CBD is suitable as it does not cause the 'high' effect that might lead to a psychoactive effect. One should be careful to avoid long-term smoking of marijuana as this may lead to psychoactive effects.
    Consequently, long-term smoking leads to addiction and over-dependence. However, full-spectrum CBD can cause the 'high' effect. It is made by extracting all the compounds in the cannabis plant with at least 0.3% of THC.

    What One Needs to Know About Gallbladder

    This is an organ found below the liver in a person's digestive system. It helps in the storage, breaking, and storing of fats that the food has released from the liver. Additionally, the Gallbladder releases fats to the ileum, enabling vitamins and other nutrients into your bloodstream. According to Shafiee et al. (2021), the digestive process is interfered with when the organ is infected. The following are the symptoms of gallbladder infections that will require one to seek medical assistance:
    • Nausea. One may feel like vomiting as a result of gallbladder infections.
    • Dark urine
    • Diarrhea
    • Fever
    When one realizes the above symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention or address the issue with your doctor.

    What Are The Natural Remedies Of Gallbladder Infections

    Different people may respond to medication differently. Some may prefer a natural approach to help overcome the pain felt. Here are the natural ways one can use to treat gallbladder infections:

    Eating Food Rich in Fibre and Roughages

    These nutrients can be obtained mainly from fruits and vegetables. They are suitable since they are cholesterol-free, preventing gallstone buildup. Gallstones are the accumulation of solid-like fat substances causing pain in the lower part of the stomach. Other types of food that can serve the same purpose are the following and are not limited to; nuts, beans, olive oil, citrus fruits, and brown rice. Avoiding fried food and salad dressings is also good since they increase the fat content.

    Engaging in Physical Exercise

    Engaging your body in physical exercise enables one to break down the accumulated fats in the body. It helps to regulate the amount of cholesterol in the body, thereby preventing the formation of cholesterol. Cholesterols facilitate the formation of gallstones which lead to gallbladder infections and pains. One can achieve exercise by weight lifting or roadwork. This will not only break down fats in one's body but contributes to the body's general health.

    Heating Method

    This involves dipping a cloth in hot water and warming the stomach. This breaks down fat accumulated in the body. It also helps the muscle relax, preventing gallstones that cause pain and inflammation. One can carry this for 10 minutes, but care should be taken as hot water can cause injury.

    Incorporate Turmeric into Your Diet

    According toPallathadka& Kirana (2021),turmeric prevents the buildup of gallstones by aiding in emptying the Gallbladder. Moreover, it contains curcumin, which helps to prevent inflammation that leads to pain. You can incorporate turmeric into your diet by putting it in drinks or meals. Turmeric also triggers the Gallbladder to release accumulated bile, enabling emptying the Gallbladder.

    Using Magnesium Powder

    According to Frassetto et al.(2011), a lack of magnesium in the diet can cause pain and inflammation in the Gallbladder. Magnesium is available orally in CBD stations. One should try out magnesium to explore its benefits on the Gallbladder.

    How Does CBD Help To Relieve Gallbladder Pain?

    CBD is known for its effectiveness in relieving pain, reducing anxiety and stress, treating autoimmune diseases, and as an anti-inflammatory. It also contributes to a good digestion process by relieving gallbladder pain. According toSulak et al. (2015), the body has two endocannabinoid receptors that help maintain the body's internal environment. The endocannabinoid systems CB1 and CB2 have different purposes in a person's health. CBD receives stimuli from various body parts and works with systems to bring change. It binds with CB1 leading to the release of chemical compounds that act as an anti-inflammatory. These chemicals prevent inflammation which is a big cause of gallbladder pain. CBD also binds with vanilloid, which is a chemical sensitive to pain. This will make the endocannabinoid system sensitive to any pain in the body, including gallbladder pain. It is recommendable to seek the doctor's guidance before reaching the final decision of using it. This is because more research is needed to confirm this.

    How Can CBD Be Taken For Gall-Bladder Pain?

    There are different ways one can enjoy CBD to reduce gallbladder pain. These are the methods of taking CBD:

    Vaping and Smoking

    This method of using CBD is suitable for those sensitive to the earthy smell of CBD.

    Sublingually

    It involves putting CBD under the tongue where sublingual glands are concentrated. It is the most suitable method since it enters the bloodstream.

    Topically

    It involves applications of CBD lotions and creams on the skin surface. Treating cancer using CBD can be achieved by applying lotions and creams.

    Edibles

    These are CBD infused in drinks and food substances. They are convenient to individuals discouraged by the earthy smell in CBD.

    Conclusion

    The Gallbladder is important as far as digestion is concerned. Without this organ, one may not survive since, for healthy purposes, fats should be broken. This calls for the protection of the Gallbladder against any infections and pain. The article has provided foods and natural ways one can overcome gallbladder pain. When one realizes the symptoms above, it is advisable to consult the doctor rather than rush into CBD. More research is expected to set each individual into the world of CBD, but before that, it is important to be careful not to suffer from the risk of CBD misuse. Have a balanced diet full of fibers to protect the Gallbladder from inflammation and pains, and remember to exercise to aid the breakdown of fats in the body.

    References

    Frassetto, L., &Kohlstadt, I. (2011). Treatment And Prevention Of Kidney Stones: An Update. American Family Physician, 84(11), 1234-1242.
    Lachenmeier, D. W., Habel, S., Fischer, B., Herbi, F., Zerbe, Y., Bock, V., ... &Sproll, C. (2019). Are Adverse Effects Of Cannabidiol (CBD) Products Caused By Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Contamination? F1000Research, 8.
    Pallathadka, D., & Kirana, L. (2021). A Scientific Overview On Safety And Effectiveness For Various Internal Organs With Herbamedicus. Int. J. Of Aquatic Science, 12(1), 384-404.
    Schilling, S., Melzer, R., &Mccabe, P. F. (2020). Cannabis Sativa. Current Biology, 30(1), R8-R9.
    Shafiee, S., Colon, L., Khafaei, M., Gholami, N., Zhao, S., Khalesi, N., ... &Akhavan-Sigari, R. (2021). Gastrointestinal Cancers, ACE-2/TMPRSS2 Expression, And Susceptibility To COVID-19. Cancer Cell International, 21(1), 1-10.
    Sulak, D. (2015). Introduction To The Endocannabinoid System. O'Shaughnessy's, 16, 3-7.
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