Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (pronunciation: kəˈnæbɪnɔɪd haɪˈpɛrɪmɪsɪs sɪnˈdroʊm) is a condition that leads to repeated and severe bouts of vomiting. It is rare and only occurs in daily long-term users of marijuana.
Etymology
The term "Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome" is derived from the following roots: "Cannabinoid" refers to any of various chemical constituents of cannabis or marijuana, "hyperemesis" is from the Greek words "hyper", meaning excessive, and "emesis", meaning vomiting, and "syndrome" denotes a group of symptoms that consistently occur together.
Symptoms
The primary symptoms of Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome are severe nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Patients may also experience dehydration and weight loss due to the inability to keep food down. A unique symptom of this syndrome is the learned behavior of frequent hot bathing, which patients find relieves their symptoms temporarily.
Causes
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is caused by chronic, heavy use of various forms of marijuana. The exact mechanism of how this leads to the syndrome is not well understood. It is thought that the cannabinoids in marijuana may have an effect on the body's cannabinoid receptors, which are found in the brain and gut and can affect nausea and vomiting.
Treatment
Treatment of Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome primarily involves stopping the use of marijuana. In some cases, hospitalization may be required to manage dehydration and provide pain relief.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
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