What do abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and inflammation have in common? They’re all symptoms of diverticulitis, which is a painful medical condition that mostly affects people over the age of 50. As people age, they’re more likely to develop diverticulitis. Specifically, women aged 50 and above are more likely than men to develop diverticulitis. However, men younger than 50 years old are more likely to develop diverticulitis than women.

Although there are different diverticulitis treatment methods available, many contain their own list of adverse side effects. For this reason alone, more people are turning towards cannabis due to its safety and effectiveness. Read on to find out more about diverticulitis and how cannabis can help treat this condition.

The role medical cannabis plays in treating diverticulitis