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.
Quick Facts
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
Describes what happened to one person or a small group.
What do these levels mean? →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
https://rethinkthc.com/research/RTHC-05602APA
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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