Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome

Also known as: CHS

Cyclic vomiting in chronic cannabis users relieved by hot showers.

Medical specialty: Gastroenterology
Subspecialty: Gastroenterology / Functional GI disorders
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: rare, adolescents
Gene(s) involved: CNR1

Etiology & mechanism

Chronic cannabinoid receptor dysregulation.

Gene(s) involved (1)

CNR1

Symptoms & signs (5)

abdominal paincompulsive hot bathingcyclic vomitingnauseaweight loss

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