Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome

BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Oct 14:2018:bcr2018226524. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2018-226524.

Abstract

A young woman with chronic cannabis use presents with 2-day history of cyclical nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Clinical and laboratory examination excluded other causes. Patient's symptoms improved with topical capsaicin, hot showers, antiemetics and she was subsequently discharged home 4 days later. The patient was educated on side effects of cannabis use and chose to stop cannabis use completely.

Keywords: drugs misuse (including addiction); global health; toxicology; unwanted effects / adverse reactions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antiemetics / therapeutic use*
  • Cannabis / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Marijuana Smoking / adverse effects*
  • Nausea / chemically induced
  • Nausea / drug therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vomiting / chemically induced
  • Vomiting / drug therapy*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Antiemetics