# Medical cannabis for Crohn's Disease / IBD in the UK

Source: https://medcannaindex.com/conditions/crohns-ibd

A specialist doctor in the UK can consider prescribing medical cannabis for inflammatory bowel disease through a private clinic. Clinics require a confirmed diagnosis from a gastroenterologist and evidence that standard treatments have not controlled your symptoms. Your gastroenterology care carries on alongside. Whether it is suitable for you is the specialist's decision.

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They cause chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, leading to abdominal pain, diarrhoea, fatigue, and reduced quality of life. The endocannabinoid system is highly expressed in the gut and plays a role in intestinal inflammation and motility.

What clinics look for: A confirmed IBD diagnosis from a gastroenterologist, along with evidence that standard treatments have not provided adequate symptom control, is required. Ongoing gastroenterological care should continue alongside any cannabis-based treatment.

From MedCannaIndex. Fees and product details are as recorded there and should be confirmed with the clinic or pharmacy. This is not medical advice: which product is suitable, and how much, is for the prescribing specialist.