[Cannabinoid-induced hyperemesis]

Psychiatr Prax. 2011 Apr;38(3):147-9. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1266067. Epub 2011 Apr 1.
[Article in German]

Abstract

In this case report, we describe a 29 year-old male patient with a history of chronic cannabis abuse presenting with recurrent vomiting, intense nausea and abdominal pain. Abstinence from cannabis resolved both vomiting and abdominal pain. We conclude that in case of chronic cannabis abuse, patients presenting with severe and chronic nausea, vomiting, accompanied by abdominal pain and compulsive behaviour (hot bathing), in the absence of other obvious causes, the diagnosis of cannabinoid-induced hyperemesis syndrome should be considered.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / chemically induced*
  • Adult
  • Cannabinoids / toxicity*
  • Compulsive Behavior / chemically induced
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Marijuana Abuse / complications*
  • Marijuana Abuse / rehabilitation
  • Nausea / chemically induced*
  • Recurrence
  • Syndrome
  • Vomiting / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Cannabinoids