Treating Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome in the Emergency Department: Sooner Appears Better

A survey of emergency department use in patients with cyclic vomiting syndrome

BACKGROUND Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), a chronic disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of vomiting, is frequently unrecognized and is associated with high utilization of emergency department (ED) services. METHODS A web-based survey was posted on the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA) website to assess utilization of ED services in patients with CVS. RESULTS Of 251 respo...

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding constitutes approximately fi ve percent of all gastrointestinal bleeding cases. Patients with this condition are often diffi cult to diagnose and frequently undergo extensive GI testing. This is no news item to all gastrointestinal specialists. The following cases highlight several different presentation scenarios, the long road to correct diagnosis, and some i...

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a chronic functional disorder characterized by episodes of severe nausea and vomiting that alternate with prolonged symptom-free intervals.1 Symptoms are often triggered by social stress; episodes can occur after the loss of a loved one, job-related stress, during exams, and even on vacations.2 The etiology of CVS is not known, but several theories have been pr...

Cyclic vomiting syndrome in adults.

Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) was initially described in children but can occur in all age groups. Cyclic vomiting syndrome is increasingly recognized in adults. However, the lack of awareness of CVS in adults has led to small numbers of diagnosed patients and a paucity of published data on the causes, diagnosis and management of CVS in adults. This article is a state-of-knowledge overview on ...

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