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[2] [5] Diagnosis is based on the symptoms; a history of cannabis use, especially persistent, frequent use of high-dose cannabis products; and ruling out other possible causes of hyperemesis. [6] The condition is typically present for some time before the diagnosis is made. [6] The only known curative treatment for CHS is to stop using cannabis.
Several other medical conditions, such as cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), can mimic the same symptoms, and it is important to rule these out. If all other possible causes have been excluded, a diagnosis of CVS using Rome criteria by a physician may be appropriate. [5]
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (similar to cyclic vomiting syndrome, but has cannabis use as its underlying cause). High doses of ionizing radiation sometimes trigger a vomit reflex. Violent fits of coughing, hiccups, or asthma; Anxiety; Depression; Overexertion (doing too much strenuous exercise can lead to vomiting shortly afterwards).
A Calgary woman received a surprising diagnosis when she wound up in the ER after vomiting 30 times in a single day.
[citation needed] Symptoms in children can include lethargy, sedation and seizure. [18] Synthetic cannabis is suspected of being a potential contributory factor or direct cause of sudden death, due to the strain it can place on the cardiovascular system, or because of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. [19]
Whiteying is perceived by the stoner subculture as the result of using too much cannabis within too short a period of time. This is known as greening out . [ citation needed ] In fact the factors that usually facilitate fainting are tiredness, lack of fluids, and food, a hot and humid environment, as well as natural hypotension .
The patient was diagnosed with cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, linked to marijuana use. She tried to soothe the pain by showering and was burned.
After receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s important for everyone to work together to address Alzheimer’s disease symptoms to come up with the best management strategies.