Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

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  • Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

Etiology

  • Chronic (usually daily) canabis use
  • Unclear why this happens to some and not others

Risk Factors

  • Chronic cannabis use

Symptoms

  • Acute nausea and vomiting
  • Improves w/showering or bathing in hot water
  • Often delays in diagnosis and under recognized (and canabis may be used as treatment of n/v)
  • May need as long as 6m away from use to determine efficacy of cessation