Research article summary (published 25 May 2009):

[Cyclical hyperemesis secondary to cannabis abuse]

(Vómitos cíclicos secundarios al consumo de cannabis.)

Full Abstract

Cannabinoid hyperemesis is characterized by recurring episodes of nausea and vomiting, with a stereotyped pattern, related to cannabis consumption. This syndrome is a paradoxical reaction to cannabis that develops in susceptible chronic cannabis users after several years of exposure. There is a direct relationship between cannabis use and the onset of the hyperemesis and between cessation of cannabis use and symptom resolution. The first cases were described in 2004. Since then, several new cases have been reported, although there are few studies of this syndrome. We report a case of chronic cannabis use with nausea and cyclic vomiting for 7 years. The symptoms were relieved by hot baths. A complete gastroenterological study was performed and no alterations were found. Cannabis use and its cessation are related to the presence or absence of the symptoms.

Author information

Author/s: Ochoa-Mangado, Enriqueta (E); Jiménez Giménez, Mónica (M); Salvador Vadillo, Estrella (E); Madoz-Gúrpide, Agustín (A);

Affiliation: Servicio de Psiquiatría, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, España. eochoa.hrc(-atsign-)salud.madrid.org

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Gastroenterología y hepatología (Gastroenterol Hepatol), published in Spain. (Language: spa)

Reference: -2009 Jun-Jul; vol 32 (issue 6) : pp 406-9

Dates: Created 2009/07/06; Completed 2009/10/21;

PMID: 19477551, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 10/21/2009)

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Abdominal Pain - etiology Adult Alcohol Drinking - adverse effects Cannabis - adverse effects Humans

Male Marijuana Abuse - complications Nausea - etiology Recurrence Vomiting - diagnosis; etiology

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