A Case of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Initially Misdiagnosed

A 38-year-old chronic cannabis user's cyclic vomiting was initially misdiagnosed until CHS was identified and resolved with cessation.

Oraibi, Omar·Cureus·2024·Preliminary EvidenceCase Report
RTHC-05602Case ReportPreliminary Evidence2024RETHINKTHC RESEARCH DATABASErethinkthc.com/research

Quick Facts

Study Type
Case Report
Evidence
Preliminary Evidence
Sample
Not reported

What This Study Found

A 38-year-old male with known cannabis use had cyclic vomiting initially diagnosed as other GI conditions. Symptoms resolved after cannabis cessation.

Key Numbers

38-year-old male; cyclic vomiting; resolved with cessation

How They Did This

Single case report.

Why This Research Matters

CHS remains underdiagnosed even when cannabis use is known.

The Bigger Picture

CHS will likely become more common as cannabis use increases with legalization.

What This Study Doesn't Tell Us

Single case report.

Questions This Raises

  • ?Would routine cannabis screening reduce diagnostic delays?
  • ?What features distinguish CHS from other vomiting causes?

Trust & Context

Key Stat:
Symptoms resolved after cannabis cessation following misdiagnosis
Evidence Grade:
Single case report.
Study Age:
Published in 2024.
Original Title:
From Chronic Cannabis to Cyclic Chaos: A Glimpse Into Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome.
Published In:
Cureus, 16(7), e64828 (2024)
Authors:
Oraibi, Omar
Database ID:
RTHC-05602

Evidence Hierarchy

Meta-Analysis / Systematic Review
Randomized Controlled Trial
Cohort / Case-Control
Cross-Sectional / Observational
Case Report / Animal StudyOne case or non-human subjects
This study

Describes what happened to one person or a small group.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHS?

A condition causing severe cyclic vomiting in chronic cannabis users that resolves with cessation.

Why is CHS misdiagnosed?

Its symptoms mimic other GI conditions.

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Cite This Study

RTHC-05602·https://rethinkthc.com/research/RTHC-05602

APA

Oraibi, Omar. (2024). From Chronic Cannabis to Cyclic Chaos: A Glimpse Into Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome.. Cureus, 16(7), e64828. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.64828

MLA

Oraibi, Omar. "From Chronic Cannabis to Cyclic Chaos: A Glimpse Into Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome.." Cureus, 2024. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.64828

RethinkTHC

RethinkTHC Research Database. "From Chronic Cannabis to Cyclic Chaos: A Glimpse Into Cannab..." RTHC-05602. Retrieved from https://rethinkthc.com/research/oraibi-2024-from-chronic-cannabis-to

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