Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is characterized by stereotypical episodes of intense vomiting separated by periods where the individual feels completely well. There is a strong link between CVS and migraine headaches, with many overlapping symptoms and similarities in treatment. There are consensus criteria for CVS diagnosis, but there is no specific diagnostic test, and there is often a delay in diagnosis resulting in a high degree of morbidity. Recognizing the CVS vomiting pattern can facilitate earlier diagnosis and treatment, which can greatly improve the quality of life for CVS patients.
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J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
January 2025
Department of Pediatrics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
This study investigated trends in suspected cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS)-related emergency department visits among youth (15-24 years old) in the United States between 2006 and 2020. Using data from the Nationwide Emergency Room Sample, over 55,000 suspected CHS-related visits were identified, with an average annual increase of 28.1% per year.
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February 2025
Neurogastroenterol Motil
January 2025
Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Investigations into mechanisms of cyclic(al) vomiting syndrome (CVS) began at the bedside more than a century ago. The modern era started with the formation of the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association in 1993 that helped initiate robust efforts in education, advocacy, family physician conferences, scientific symposia, dedicated clinical programs, therapeutic guidelines, and research. Even today, bedside clues continue to emerge with the recent description of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) and subsequent evidence of a perturbed endocannabinoid system.
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December 2024
Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service, University Maternity Hospital Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Background: Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a syndrome of cyclic nausea and vomiting in the setting of chronic cannabis use. To date, only 11 cases of CHS in pregnancy have been reported.
Case Presentation: We describe two cases of uncontrolled vomiting in pregnancy due to CHS.
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
December 2024
Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
Objectives: Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) remains a diagnostic challenge due to its nonspecific presentation despite consensus-based diagnostic criteria. There is a need for improved, evidence-based diagnostic criteria. We hypothesized that symptoms differ quantitatively between children with CVS versus other vomiting conditions and that current diagnostic criteria are not sufficiently sensitive for diagnosing CVS.
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