Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (chs) happens when you have cycles of nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain after using cannabis (marijuana) for a long time People with chs often find temporary relief from these symptoms by taking hot baths and showers. This topic discusses the epidemiology, evaluation, and management of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome A summary table to assist emergency evaluation and management is provided (table 1). Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (chs) is a condition that you might get if you've regularly smoked weed or used marijuana in some other form. Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (chs) is a condition that leads to repeated and severe bouts of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pains
Differentiating between cws and chs Consumption of cannabis can help the provider differentiate cws and chs [razban 2022] Patients presenting with chs usually demonstrate symptoms within 24 hours of consumption, ompared to patients presenting with cws who can present Signs and symptoms chs is a paradoxical syndrome characterized by hyperemesis (persistent vomiting), as opposed to the better known antiemetic properties of cannabinoids [15] the most prominent chs symptoms are cyclical nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, concomitant with chronic cannabinoid use Chs causes acute onset of recurrent episodes of severe nausea, bouts of vomiting, and intense abdominal pain that last less than 1 week.
It explains what cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is, the symptoms to look out for and how it is treated. People who have chs experience repeated and severe bouts of nausea, vomiting, dehydration and abdominal pain.
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