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Understanding Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is a condition resulting from long-term cannabis use, characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, dehydration, and abdominal pain. It progresses through three phases: prodromal, hyperemetic, and recovery, with symptoms alleviating only after cessation of cannabis use. Treatment involves quitting cannabis, as symptoms typically return with resumed use, and individuals experiencing severe symptoms should consult a healthcare provider.

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Understanding Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is a condition resulting from long-term cannabis use, characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, dehydration, and abdominal pain. It progresses through three phases: prodromal, hyperemetic, and recovery, with symptoms alleviating only after cessation of cannabis use. Treatment involves quitting cannabis, as symptoms typically return with resumed use, and individuals experiencing severe symptoms should consult a healthcare provider.

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Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), or cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, is caused by


long-term cannabis (marijuana) use. Hyperemesis means severe vomiting. People who have CHS
experience repeated and severe bouts of nausea, vomiting, dehydration and abdominal pain.
Cannabinoids are found in the cannabis plant and bind to cannabinoid receptors found in our
brains, gastrointestinal tracts and immune cells. Cannabinoids include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC),
cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG).

There are three phases that CHS CHS is more than just a side effect
cycles through: of cannabis. If left untreated, the
condition can cause serious health
Prodromal – Nausea and vomiting following
long-term cannabis use. This often leads to
complications and lead to:
a person using more cannabis to reduce the Repeat visits to the emergency room
nausea
Dehydration from severe, prolonged
Hyperemetic – Triggered by increased
vomiting could lead to a hospital stay
cannabis use, nausea, abdominal pains and
vomiting increase Electrolyte problems in your blood
Recovery – Once a person stops using
“Scromiting” - screaming and vomiting from
cannabis, symptoms may take several weeks
episodes of violent vomiting
to decrease and disappear until they begin
using again, which starts the cycle over Permanent tooth enamel corrosion

You might have CHS if you: Rare complications can occur,


including:
Use cannabis daily over a long period of time
Muscle spasms or weakness
Have severe and repeated nausea and
vomiting, often more than 5 times an hour Seizures

Experience severe pain in your abdominal area Heart rhythm abnormalities

Feel relief of your symptoms after taking a Kidney failure


hot shower
Shock

In very rare cases, brain swelling


There is no single test for CHS. (cerebral edema)

If you are experiencing severe vomiting or other


concerning symptoms, contact your health care provider.
Quitting cannabis use is the only
As many other health problems could lead to repeated way to get better if you have CHS.
vomiting, it’s important to discuss your complete health Symptoms almost always come back if you use marijuana
history, including your cannabis use, with any provider again. Contact your health care provider if you suspect
you see for your symptoms. This will help ensure you get you might have CHS or for information on treatment
the help and care you need. options for cannabis use disorder.

Questions on Cannabis? Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection


For more information on cannabis,
go to http://ct.gov/cannabis

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