title: Cannabinoid Hyper-emesis Syndrome: An Enigma.
abstract: Marijuana is one of the most frequently abused illicit substances in the world especially Australia. Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is characterized by a triad of symptoms: Cyclic vomiting, chronic marijuana use, and compulsive bathing. It involves recurrent episodes of self-limited nausea and vomiting lasting several days and patients are asymptomatic between episodes. We believe that Cannabinoid Hyper emesis Syndrome is much more common than currently recognized. We present a unique case with an apparent positive family history of the same clinical entity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Latrobe Regional Hospital, PO Box 424, Princes Highway, Traralgon West, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Neeraj
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Latrobe Regional Hospital, PO Box 424, Princes Highway, Traralgon West, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Oladele
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Ojo
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Latrobe Regional Hospital, PO Box 424, Princes Highway, Traralgon West, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Kanishka
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Muruthettuwegama
keywords: Cannabinoid and emetic effect; cannabis hyperemesis; vomiting and cannabis