Abstract
Cannabis is the most cultivated and abused illicit drug worldwide. Paradoxically to the antiemetic properties attributed to cannabis, a relatively new cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) started to be recognized and is characterized by cyclic vomiting that are interspaced by asymptomatic phases. We present a case of a 36‑year‑old woman who repeatedly presented to the emergency room with cyclic vomiting that alleviated with hot showers. She was a long‑term cannabis user and the diagnosis was only established several years later after the onset of symptoms. The diagnostic work up was unremarkable, and the only effective treatment was cannabis cessation. Hot bathing behavior is a key characteristic of this syndrome. CHS is a new clinical condition that should be considered in a setting of recurrent and intractable vomiting in patients with a history of cannabis use.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
