Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: A Rising Complication

Cureus, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 13, 2025

Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, is a psychoactive plant that has been used for both medicinal and recreational purposes centuries. It contains over 100 biologically active compounds cannabinoids, the most notable of which are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabidiol (CBD). THC responsible euphoric hallucinogenic effects associated with cannabis use, while CBD often utilized its potential therapeutic benefits, such pain relief anti-inflammatory properties. Despite widespread reputation alleviating nausea stimulating appetite, chronic use linked to paradoxical condition cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS). CHS disorder paradoxically causes abdominal pain, nausea, uncontrollable vomiting in long-term users rather than reducing nausea. Misdiagnosis this extremely common, it confused cyclic (CVS). The underlying pathogenesis not completely understood, though several mechanisms have proposed. Although considered rare, there steady increase diagnoses Emergency Department (ED). This article summarizes symptoms, pathogenesis, treatments CHS, differential further our understanding condition.

Language: Английский

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A retrospective medical record audit of the management of cannabis‐related emergency department presentations, hospital admissions and hyperemesis of pregnant women who self‐reported non‐medicinal cannabis use to a substance use in parenting and pregnancy service

Drug and Alcohol Review, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 10, 2025

Abstract Introduction Research on cannabis‐related hyperemesis and its identification management during pregnancy is scarce. This study aimed to investigate the of emergency department (ED) presentations, hospital admissions pregnant women who self‐reported non‐medicinal cannabis use a substance in parenting service (SUPPS). Methods A retrospective medical record audit was conducted 75 SUPPS patients identified as their primary drug concern gave birth between January 2015 May 2020 Australia. Their ED presentations 12 months prior baby's delivery were examined. descriptive analysis conducted. Results The had 232 183 admissions. History documented 34% 53% Screening current 45% Withdrawal symptoms 3% 13% Cannabis status asked 36% 52% Take home medications provided 12% Referral made 7% admissions, but none from ED. Discussion Conclusions Gaps identified. Routine screening should be enable early pregnancy.

Language: Английский

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Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome in Youth: Clinical Insights and Public Health Implications

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(4), P. 633 - 633

Published: April 17, 2025

This review focuses on Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) in youth, a condition linked to chronic cannabis use and characterized by cyclic vomiting, abdominal pain, dehydration. The objectives were explore CHS progression youth its impact health, assess current treatment strategies. There are the three distinct phases of CHS: prodromal, hyperemetic, recovery. During prodromal phase, individuals experience early morning nausea discomfort, often mistakenly alleviated continued use. hyperemetic phase is marked severe dehydration, complications like electrolyte imbalances, leading potentially serious health risks. Temporary relief may be experienced through hot showers or baths. In recovery symptoms gradually resolve, normal eating bathing habits return. emphasizes physical psychological impacts highlighting potential for misdiagnosis importance intervention. It stresses need targeted educational efforts schools, healthcare settings, public campaigns prevent delayed diagnosis improve outcomes. Findings underscore increasing provider awareness promoting preventive education. also advocates further research into pathophysiology diagnostic protocols young populations.

Language: Английский

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American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(3)

Published: Oct. 26, 2023

Cannabinoids are known to have clinical significance in relieving GI symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting.However, the increasing incidence of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), where patients episodes cyclic vomiting abdominal pain, seems contradict their intended medicinal use.This case report details observation CHS a young woman with six-month history distress, without any associated conditions.She visited multiple emergency departments before this visit no resolution her condition.Although she initially denied drug use, most recent department revealed positive urine screen for THC.CHS is rare condition an uncommon diagnosis, which made particularly difficult diagnose at first glance.While hot showers baths, topical capsaicin, other antiemetic medications can help alleviate symptoms CHS, there established treatment regimen.Thus, effective method resolving cessation THC promote awareness among medical professionals users so that be recognized resolved future cases.Furthermore, it provides call focus research on discovering primary therapeutics factors make some more susceptible than others.

Language: Английский

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