Cannabinoid Induced Intractable Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome in a 14.5-Year-Old Child
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Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) is characterized by recurrent, discrete episodes of vomiting between periods of completely normal health. Cannabinoid-induced CVS have been documented in adults but the link is often overlooked in children. To our knowledge this one of the youngest reported cases of cannabinoid induced CVS. A 14.5-year-old male had been admitted to the hospital 9 times with episodes of CVS over a period of 24 months.Diagnostic tests including several imaging studies and laboratory tests were unremarkable except positive urine toxicology for cannabinoids at each hospitalization. Marijuana abuse is on the rise among adolescents in United States. It should be considered in young adolescents presenting with episodes of CVS prior to costly diagnostic testing which is a significant financial burden to the healthcare system.
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