Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome: still under recognised after all these years

J R Coll Physicians Edinb. 2019 Jun;49(2):132-134. doi: 10.4997/JRCPE.2019.210.

Abstract

Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is characterised by cyclical vomiting, relieved by hot water bathing, in the context of chronic cannabis consumption. Many cannabis users find this hard to accept given that cannabis is often promoted as a treatment for vomiting. Stopping cannabis is the best and only effective way to manage the condition. We report a case showing that CHS remains under recognised 15 years after it was first described.

Keywords: cannabis hyperemesis syndrome; cyclical vomiting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Marijuana Smoking / adverse effects*
  • Marijuana Smoking / therapy*
  • Nausea / etiology
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Syndrome
  • Vomiting / etiology
  • Young Adult