In the absence of robust data, the treatment of CVS remains largely empiric starting with the 2008 NASPGHAN Consensus Statement recommendations of cyproheptadine for children < 5 years of age and Feb 26, 2018 · Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a chronic disorder characterized by sudden episodes of nausea and vomiting lasting for 1–5 days followed by asymptomatic periods
Alprazolam (Xanax), a rapidly acting anxiolytic, 1 to 2 mg p
1, 2 It is characterized by
Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a chronic, debilitating illness that is characterized by recurrent episodes of intense nausea and vomiting
Cyclic vomiting syndrome is a debilitating clinical syndrome
However, the lack of awareness of CVS in adults has led to small numbers of diagnosed patients
Cyclical vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a rare disorder that usually starts in childhood
Methods and patients: Twenty-seven patients (16 males) ranging in age from 2 to 16 years at diagnosis, fulfilling the diagnostic criteria for CVS
The precise pathophysiology of CVS is not known but a strong
Episodes can last from a few hours to several days
There's no cure for cyclic vomiting syndrome, though many children no longer have vomiting episodes by the time they reach adulthood
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is an increasingly recognized CVS ‐like illness that has been associated with chronic cannabis use
Recruitment via newsletters, the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association Web site
Less frequent associations are attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Citation 1 – Citation 6 The incidence of CVS is unknown in adult patients but is said to occur in 3%–14% of adults referred for unexplained nausea and vomiting
Am J Gastroenterol
Psychiatric symptoms such as anxiety and depression are observed in the prodromal phase and the acute emetic phase in cyclic vomiting syndrome ()
Affected children usually experience a stereotypical pattern of vomiting though it may vary between different individuals
Treatment is difficult as the pathophysiology is incompletely understood
1, 2 It is characterized by episodic nausea and vomiting and is associated with significant morbidity