Background: Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder. It characterized by recurrent episodes of typically separated periods symptom-free or baseline health. The present study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness propranolol and relapse rate clinical symptoms after stopping treatment in children suffering from CVS. Methods: Records 504 patients below age ...

this case report describes a 34-year-old female patient who suffered from chronic vomiting. different diagnostic and therapeutic procedures were noncontributory. ëventually, psychiatric interviews specified that she has a dependent, self-hurting and attention-seeking personality. she wanted to assume the “sick role”. malingering and conversion disorder were ruled out and münchausen’s syndrome w...

allgrove syndrome also known as triple-a syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by alacremia, achalasia and acth-resistant adrenal insufficiency. although this syndrome is rare, herein we report four cases with different clinical manifestations. they were referred to the gastrointestinal ward during a one year period with complaints of vomiting and dysphagia. the diagnosis of...

AIM This study aimed to evaluate the erythromycin efficacy in childhood cyclic vomiting syndrome. BACKGROUND Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is an unusual cause of episodic emesis in children and erythromycin is an effective treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this prospective study, 301 patients with a final diagnosis of CVS enrolled in two separated groups. The first group received erythrom...