Patterns of Cannabis Use In Patients With Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

Some patients with cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) use cannabis to relieve stress and for its antiemetic properties. However, chronic cannabis use has been associated paradoxically with cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) and some patients with CVS are thought to have CHS. We sought to characterize patterns of cannabis use by patients with CVS and identify those who could be reclassified as having CHS.

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - July 24, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Thangam Venkatesan, Cecilia J. Hillard, Lisa E. Rein, Anjishnu Banerjee, Krista Lisdahl Source Type: research