Recurrent Nausea and Vomiting in a Pregnant Woman with Chronic Marijuana Use

BACKGROUNDCannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a condition characterized by chronic cannabis use and cyclic episodes of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, relieved by compulsive bathing. The syndrome is likely to be underdiagnosed in pregnant women due to its similarity with hyperemesis gravidarum...

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Published in:Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology 2018, Vol.2018, p.9746062-9746062
Main Authors: Kim, Hyunyoung G, Moon, Jeremiah, Dixon, Heather, Tullar, Paul
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:BACKGROUNDCannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a condition characterized by chronic cannabis use and cyclic episodes of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, relieved by compulsive bathing. The syndrome is likely to be underdiagnosed in pregnant women due to its similarity with hyperemesis gravidarum in the presentation. CASEWe report a 20-year-old pregnant woman with multiple admissions for recurrent nausea and vomiting who was observed to be taking frequent hot showers. Without other identifiable causes, she was diagnosed with cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and managed with antiemetics and abstinence. CONCLUSIONAbstinence from cannabis use is highly recommended in pregnant women due to its potential harm in fetal development and stimulation of intractable nausea and vomiting. Recognizing the symptoms and proper history taking prompt early diagnosis, allowing timely and adequate treatment.
ISSN:2090-6684
DOI:10.1155/2018/9746062