Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome: An Overview for Clinicians.

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome: An Overview for Clinicians. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019 Nov 08;: Authors: Herlihy JD, Reddy S, Shanker A, McCallum R Abstract INTRODUCTION: Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is an under recognized entity causing significant impact on patient's lifestyle. CVS is characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting leading to many emergency department presentations prior to diagnosis. Patients often have lengthy delays in starting appropriate therapy leading to significant physical and financial hardship. Most cases of cyclic vomiting syndrome are reversible by managing risk factors and starting on appropriate treatment.Areas covered: This review covers the diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, risk factors, and treatment for CVS and provides a valuable resource for clinicians to review and help with managing this challenging syndrome. The latest literature regarding the diagnosis and management of CVS is summarized.Expert Opinion: The direction for future research in CVS and insights to managing CVS are summarized. The role of pain that can be frequently controlled by tricyclic antidepressants and lorazepam suggests a central nervous system (CNS) origin. A standardized treatment regimen for CVS must be implemented as patients do respond to current therapies but there is often significant delay in initiation of treatment. Reviewed recent data looking at MRI brain changes in patie...
Source: Expert Review of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol Source Type: research