Ugeskrift for Laeger 2014-Nov
[Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome should be considered by recurrent vomiting].
Straipsnius versti gali tik registruoti vartotojai
Prisijungti Registracija
Nuoroda įrašoma į mainų sritį
Raktažodžiai
Santrauka
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is characterised by unrelenting nausea, recurrent vomiting, abdominal pain and compulsive, hot bathing behaviour. The symptoms contrast the traditional effects associated with cannabis use. We report a "textbook example" of a 26-year-old man with CHS. CHS is an important differential diagnosis to consider in patients with similar symptoms and the distinctive symptom relief in hot water. Early recognition may prevent extensive, unnecessary medical examinations and frequent hospital admissions.