A rare case of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome relieved by hot water bathing

We present here a case of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), which is an under-recognised disorder presenting in chronic abusers of cannabis typically as cyclical vomiting relieved by frequent hot baths. Increased awareness of CHS allows for earlier recognition by emergency departments, leading...

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Published in:Clinical medicine (London, England) England), 2014-02, Vol.14 (1), p.86-87
Main Authors: Warner, Ben, Cairns, Stuart, Stone, Andy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdominal Pain - etiology
Abdominal Pain - therapy
Adult
bathing
cannabis
Hot Temperature - therapeutic use
Humans
Hydrotherapy
hyperemesis
Male
Marijuana Abuse - complications
Syndrome
Vomiting
Vomiting - etiology
Vomiting - therapy
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Summary:We present here a case of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), which is an under-recognised disorder presenting in chronic abusers of cannabis typically as cyclical vomiting relieved by frequent hot baths. Increased awareness of CHS allows for earlier recognition by emergency departments, leading to prompter treatment and the prevention of future recurrence through cannabis cessation.
ISSN:1470-2118
DOI:10.7861/clinmedicine.14-1-86