Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)
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Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS): What to Know
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a rare condition that affects some people who use marijuana regularly for many years. Learn about its symptoms.
If you or anyone you care about is getting sick and smoking weed. Please take the time to look into this. CHS is serious and can cause hernia's, tooth decay and dramatic weight loss if left untreated.
Prodromal Phase:
Early morning nausea
Abdominal pain
Hyperemetic Phase:
Ongoing nausea
Repeated episodes of vomiting
Abdominal pain
Decreased food intake and weight loss
Symptoms of fluid loss (dehydration)
Scromitting (screaming and vomiting, though not experienced by all)
Rare cases may lead to severe complications, but death is extremely rare
Recovery Phase:
Symptoms gradually resolve
Normal eating becomes possible again
Duration can vary from days to months
Symptoms may recur if cannabis use resumes
PubMed
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Survey and Genomic Investigation - PubMed
<span><b>Background:</b> Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a diagnosis of exclusion with intractable nausea, cyclic vomiting, abdominal pain, and hot bathing behavior associated with ongoing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) exposure. Increasing cannabis use may elevate CHS prevalence, exacerbating a pub</span> …
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