Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome: a case series and review of previous reports.

Stephen E. Nicolson, Lex Denysenko, J. Loretta Mulcare, Jose P. Vito, Brenda Chabon

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Abstract

Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit substance worldwide. Cannabinoids or cannabinoid receptor agonists are often used to treat nausea, vomiting, and anorexia. However, in recent years, several medical journals have published reports of patients with nausea and vomiting thought to be induced by chronic cannabis use. The authors seek to inform readers about Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). The authors describe four patients with chronic cannabis abuse, episodic, intractable nausea and vomiting, and compulsive hot water bathing. Previous cases of CHS are reviewed, pathophysiology is hypothesized, and difficulties with making the diagnosis are discussed. CHS should be strongly considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with intractable vomiting and/or compulsive hot water bathing.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)212-219
Number of pages8
JournalPsychosomatics
Volume53
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2012

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Applied Psychology
  • Psychiatry and Mental health
  • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)

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