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Use of Medical Marijuana for Complex Symptom Management in a Pediatric Patient with Epidermolysis Bullosa

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Background: Pain and nausea associated with chronic disease are often difficult to manage. Myriad studies have shown that inadequate symptom management leads to poor quality of life and function. This… Click to show full abstract

Background: Pain and nausea associated with chronic disease are often difficult to manage. Myriad studies have shown that inadequate symptom management leads to poor quality of life and function. This problem is magnified in pediatric patients, with its impact on normal development and family life. Medical marijuana demonstrates efficacy in managing pain and nausea in adults. However, there is a significant research gap regarding its …

Keywords: use medical; medical marijuana; symptom management

Journal Title: Pediatrics
Year Published: 2020

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