Cannabinoid
hyperemesis
syndrome
(CHS)
is
a
paradoxical
condition
characterized
by
recurrent
episodes
of
nausea,
vomiting,
and
abdominal
pain
in
chronic
cannabis
users.
Despite
the
increasing
legalization
widespread
use
cannabis,
CHS
remains
underdiagnosed,
often
leading
to
unnecessary
diagnostic
tests
ineffective
treatments.
The
marked
symptom
relief
through
hot
baths,
behavioral
pattern
that
can
aid
its
identification.
We
report
case
29-year-old
male
with
five-year
history
vomiting
significant
weight
loss.
patient
had
multiple
emergency
department
visits
was
misdiagnosed
anxiety
disorder
due
absence
findings
on
tests.
His
further
complicated
concurrent
Helicobacter
pylori
infection,
which
delayed
clinical
suspicion
CHS.
A
detailed
assessment
revealed
prolonged
daily
compulsive
bathing.
Upon
cessation
symptomatic
treatment
mirtazapine,
quetiapine,
lorazepam,
showed
complete
resolution
symptoms
remained
asymptomatic.
This
highlights
challenges
underscores
importance
targeted
questioning
about
patients
presenting
cyclical
vomiting.
Clinicians
should
maintain
high
index
suspicion,
especially
cases
resistant
conventional
antiemetic
therapy.
Early
recognition
education
regarding
are
critical
preventing
recurrence
improving
long-term
outcomes.
Journal of Clinical Oncology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
42(13), С. 1575 - 1593
Опубликована: Март 13, 2024
To
guide
clinicians,
adults
with
cancer,
caregivers,
researchers,
and
oncology
institutions
on
the
medical
use
of
cannabis
cannabinoids,
including
synthetic
cannabinoids
herbal
derivatives;
single,
purified
cannabinoids;
combinations
ingredients;
full-spectrum
cannabis.
Neurogastroenterology & Motility,
Год журнала:
2019,
Номер
31(S2)
Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2019
Abstract
Cannabis
is
commonly
used
in
cyclic
vomiting
syndrome
(
CVS
)
due
to
its
antiemetic
and
anxiolytic
properties.
Paradoxically,
chronic
cannabis
use
the
context
of
has
led
recognition
a
putative
new
disorder
called
cannabinoid
hyperemesis
CHS
).
Since
first
description
2004,
numerous
case
series
reports
have
emerged
describing
this
phenomenon.
Although
not
pathognomonic,
patient
behavior
“compulsive
hot
water
bathing”
been
associated
with
.
There
considerable
controversy
about
how
defined.
Most
data
remain
heterogenous
limited
follow‐up,
making
it
difficult
ascertain
whether
causal,
merely
clinical
association
,
or
unmasks
triggers
symptoms
patients
inherently
predisposed
develop
This
article
will
discuss
role
regulation
nausea
vomiting,
specifically
focusing
on
both
order
address
controversies
context.
To
objective,
we
collated
analyzed
published
determine
number
reported
cases
that
meet
current
Rome
IV
criteria
for
We
also
identified
limitations
existing
diagnostic
framework
propose
revised
diagnose
Future
research
area
should
improve
our
understanding
help
us
better
understand
manage
disorder.
The American Journal of Gastroenterology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
118(7), С. 1157 - 1167
Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2023
Cyclic
vomiting
syndrome
(CVS)
is
a
chronic
disorder
of
gut-brain
interaction
characterized
by
recurrent
disabling
episodes
nausea,
vomiting,
and
abdominal
pain.
CVS
affects
both
children
adults
with
prevalence
approximately
2%
in
the
United
States.
more
common
female
individuals
all
races.
The
pathophysiology
unknown
combination
genetic,
environmental,
autonomic,
neurohormonal
factors
believed
to
play
role.
also
closely
associated
migraine
headaches
likely
have
shared
pathophysiology.
diagnosis
based
on
Rome
criteria,
minimal
recommended
testing
includes
an
upper
endoscopy
imaging
studies
abdomen.
frequently
anxiety,
depression,
autonomic
dysfunction.
Patients
commonly
use
cannabis
therapeutically
for
symptom
relief.
By
contrast,
cannabinoid
hyperemesis
be
subset
heavy
leading
hyperemesis.
Due
recalcitrant
nature
illness,
patients
often
visit
emergency
department
are
hospitalized
acute
flares.
Guidelines
management
recommend
biopsychosocial
approach.
Prophylactic
therapy
consists
tricyclic
antidepressants
(amitriptyline),
antiepileptics
(topiramate),
aprepitant
refractory
patients.
Abortive
triptans,
antiemetics
(ondansetron),
sedation.
Treatment
comorbid
conditions
extremely
important
improve
overall
patient
outcomes.
has
significant
negative
impact
patients,
families,
healthcare
system,
future
research
understand
its
develop
targeted
therapies
needed.
Chronic
pain
represents
a
complex
and
debilitating
condition
that
affects
millions
of
people
worldwide,
significantly
compromising
their
quality
life.
The
conventional
approach
to
treating
this
type
often
relies
on
the
use
opioid
analgesics
anti-inflammatory
drugs.
While
these
agents
are
effective
in
short
term,
they
present
several
limitations,
including
risk
dependence,
severe
side
effects,
and,
some
cases,
ineffectiveness
reducing
pain.
In
context,
medical
cannabis
has
emerged
as
promising
therapeutic
alternative,
given
its
potential
ability
relieve
effectively
with
favorable
safety
profile.
This
work
aims
provide
comprehensive
up-to-date
review
existing
literature
effects
treatment
chronic
Cannabis
sativa
contains
pharmacologically
active
compounds,
most
prominent
which
delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
(∆9-THC)
cannabidiol
(CBD),
interact
body’s
endocannabinoid
system,
thereby
modulating
response.
Clinical
evidence
shown
cannabinoids
can
reduce
intensity
pain,
particularly
cases
neuropathy,
multiple
sclerosis,
arthritis,
other
painful
conditions
unresponsive
treatments.
However,
full
integration
into
clinical
practice
faces
significant
obstacles,
need
for
standardized
dosing,
long-term
data,
regulatory
frameworks.
These
issues,
alongside
concerns
over
adverse
drug
interactions,
must
be
addressed
unlock
cannabinoids,
patients,
who
endure
both
physical
suffering
added
burden
stress.
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 27, 2025
Abstract
This
study
investigated
trends
in
suspected
cannabinoid
hyperemesis
syndrome
(CHS)‐related
emergency
department
visits
among
youth
(15–24
years
old)
the
United
States
between
2006
and
2020.
Using
data
from
Nationwide
Emergency
Room
Sample,
over
55,000
CHS‐related
were
identified,
with
an
average
annual
increase
of
28.1%
per
year.
aligns
rising
cannabis
use
potency
across
nation.
Subjects
western
region,
males,
those
public
insurance
more
likely
to
present
CHS.
These
findings
highlight
growing
health
concern
CHS
emphasize
need
for
increased
awareness
healthcare
providers,
particularly
regarding
potential
link
chronic
youth.
Further
research
is
needed
understand
underlying
mechanisms
risk
factors
associated
as
well
impact
policy
on
outcomes.
Annals of Gastroenterology,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2020
Cannabis
hyperemesis
syndrome
(CHS)
is
a
form
of
functional
gut-brain
axis
disorder
characterized
by
bouts
episodic
nausea
and
vomiting
worsened
cannabis
intake.It
considered
as
variant
cyclical
seen
in
users
especially
compulsive
hot
bathing/showers
to
relieve
the
symptoms.CHS
was
reported
for
first
time
2004,
since
then,
an
increasing
number
cases
have
been
reported.With
use
throughout
world
threshold
legalization
becomes
lower,
its
user
numbers
are
expected
rise
over
time.Despite
this
trend,
strict
criterion
diagnosis
CHS
lacking.Early
recognition
essential
prevent
complications
related
severe
volume
depletion.The
recent
body
research
recognizes
that
patients
with
impose
burden
on
healthcare
systems.Understanding
pathophysiology
endocannabinoid
system
(ECS)
remains
central
explaining
clinical
features
potential
drug
targets
treatment
CHS.The
frequency
prevalence
change
accordance
doses
tetrahydrocannabinol
other
cannabinoids
various
formulations
cannabis.CHS
unique
presentation,
because
cannabis's
biphasic
effect
anti-emetic
at
low
pro-emetic
higher
doses,
association
pathological
water
bathing.In
narrative
review,
we
elaborate
role
ECS,
management,
identification
gaps
our
current
knowledge
further
enhance
understanding
future.
Neurogastroenterology & Motility,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 2, 2024
Abstract
Background
Classical
antiemetics
that
target
the
serotonin
system
may
not
be
effective
in
treating
certain
nausea
and
vomiting
conditions
like
cyclic
syndrome
(CVS)
cannabinoid
hyperemesis
(CHS).
As
a
result,
there
is
need
for
better
therapies
to
manage
symptoms
of
these
disorders,
including
nausea,
vomiting,
anxiety.
Cannabis
often
used
its
purported
antiemetic
anxiolytic
effects,
given
regulation
processes
by
endocannabinoid
(ECS).
However,
considerable
evidence
cannabinoids
can
also
produce
increase
anxiety
instances,
especially
at
higher
doses.
This
paradoxical
effect
on
due
dysregulation
ECS,
altering
how
it
maintains
contributing
pathophysiology
CVS
or
CHS.
Purpose
The
purpose
this
review
highlight
involvement
ECS
stress,
vomiting.
We
discuss
prolonged
cannabis
use,
such
as
case
CHS
heightened
dysregulate
affect
modulation
functions.
examines
roles
stress
systems'
dysfunction
understand
underlying
mechanisms
conditions.
Frontiers in Neurology,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
11
Опубликована: Ноя. 2, 2020
Cyclic
Vomiting
Syndrome
(CVS)
is
an
underdiagnosed
episodic
syndrome
characterized
by
frequent
hospitalizations,
multiple
comorbidities,
and
poor
quality
of
life.
It
often
misdiagnosed
due
to
the
unappreciated
pattern
recurrence
lack
confirmatory
testing.
CVS
mainly
occurs
in
pre-school
or
early
school-age,
but
infants
elderly
onset
have
been
also
described.
The
etiopathogenesis
largely
unknown,
it
likely
be
multifactorial.
Recent
evidence
suggests
that
aberrant
brain-gut
pathways,
mitochondrial
enzymopathies,
gastrointestinal
motility
disorders,
calcium
channel
abnormalities,
hyperactivity
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal
axis
response
a
triggering
environmental
stimulus
are
involved.
acute,
stereotyped
recurrent
episodes
intense
nausea
incoercible
vomiting
with
predictable
periodicity
return
baseline
health
between
episodes.
A
distinction
other
differential
diagnoses
challenge
for
clinicians.
Although
extensive
invasive
investigations
should
avoided,
testing
toward
identifying
organic
causes
recommended
all
children
CVS.
management
requires
individually
tailored
therapy.
Management
acute
phase
based
on
supportive
symptomatic
care.
Early
intervention
abortive
agents
during
brief
prodromal
can
used
attempt
terminate
attack.
During
interictal
period,
non-pharmacologic
measures
as
lifestyle
changes
use
reassurance
anticipatory
guidance
seem
effective
preventive
treatment.
indication
prophylactic
pharmacotherapy
depends
attack
intensity
severity,
impairment
QoL
if
treatments
ineffective
cause
side
effects.
When
remain
refractory
treatment,
episode
differs
from
previous
ones,
clinician
consider
possibility
underlying
disease
further
mono-
combination
therapy
psychotherapy
guided
accompanying
comorbidities
specific
sub-phenotype.
This
review
was
developed
joint
task
force
Italian
Society
Pediatric
Gastroenterology
Hepatology
Nutrition
(SIGENP)
Neurology
(SINP)
identify
relevant
current
issues
propose
future
research
directions
pediatric
Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
61(2), С. 231 - 243
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2021
Abstract
Objectives/Background
Cyclic
vomiting
syndrome
(CVS)
is
a
disabling
disorder
of
gut–brain
interaction
manifested
by
stereotypical
and
severe
episodes
nausea
vomiting.
Prevalence
data
indicate
that
CVS
affects
1–2%
children
there
has
been
recent
dramatic
rise
in
diagnosed
adults.
Methods
This
narrative
review
summarizes
relevant
literature
pertaining
to
pediatric
adult
provides
guide
management
based
on
extensive
clinical
experience.
Results
More
timely
diagnosis
facilitated
an
expert
consensus
diagnostic
approach
limited
testing.
Some
tests
exclusion
remain
essential.
These
include
upper
gastrointestinal
(GI)
contrast
study
exclude
intestinal
malrotation
basic
laboratory
screening.
An
abdominal
ultrasound
recommended
renal
hydronephrosis
biliary
disease
Exclusion
metabolic/genetic
conditions
warranted
those
with
specific
warning
signs,
presentation
infants/toddler
age,
refractory
disease.
In
the
absence
chronic
GI
symptoms,
referral
specialist
for
endoscopy
generally
not
necessary
but
A
large
subset
termed
migraine‐equivalent
display
strong
genetic
features
migraine.
unifying
pathophysiologic
core
concept
involves
neuronal
hyperexcitability
aberrant
central
modulation
autonomic
signals.
coupled
multiple
susceptibility
factors
including
mitochondrial
dysfunction/cellular
energy
deficits,
hyper‐responsive
hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal
axis
many
comorbidities
increase
vulnerability
triggering
events.
are
frequently
triggered
stressors
intercurrent
illnesses.
Lifestyle
non‐pharmacological
interventions
thus
play
pivotal
role
successful
management.
Pharmacological
therapies
categorized
into
abortive,
supportive/rescue,
prophylactic
treatments.
The
majority
respond
particularly
well
migraine‐focused
treatment
strategies.
Conclusion
Despite
improved
characterization
understanding,
remains
classified
as
functional
brain–gut
often
disjointly
managed
generalists
subspecialists.
Early
recognition,
evaluation,
will
facilitate
care
improve
outcomes.
Further
research
its
natural
history
common
progression
migraine
headaches,
neuroendocrine
mechanisms,
relation
diathesis
much
needed.