Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a gastrointestinal condition associated with frequent and long-term use of cannabis (marijuana).
CHS causes acute onset of recurrent episodes of severe nausea, bouts of vomiting, and intense abdominal pain that last less than 1 week. The symptoms typically start abruptly within 24 hours of the last cannabis use. People with CHS often report temporary relief of symptoms when taking hot showers or baths, which may lead to compulsive bathing
Although the exact number of people with CHS is unknown,based on emergency department surveys, CHS is estimated to affect about 2.75million people in the US yearly. From 2017 to 2021, emergency department visitsfor CHS doubled in the US and Canada and were most common among males aged 16to 34 years.
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