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How do you distinguish cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome from cyclic vomiting syndrome?

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Hospital Medicine · Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University

When you are seeing a patient with intractable vomiting, this is a good time to slow down and take a thorough history. Often, patients can provide key pieces of information that help you distinguish cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) from cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS). CHS typically occurs in y...

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