Duncan Wallace1, Ana-Louise Martin, Bianca Park. 1. Psychiatric Emergency Centre, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Qld, Australia. Duncan_Wallace@health.qld.gov.au
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This paper describes a case of cannabinoid hyperemesis, a curious, emerging condition associated with long-term cannabis abuse. The authors wish to facilitate its recognition and management by clinicians. CONCLUSIONS: Cannabinoid hyperemesis is a cluster of symptoms characterized by chronic cannabis abuse, cyclical vomiting and compulsive bathing behaviours. The condition can be missed unless an adequate history is taken of illicit drug ingestion. It can be confused with obsessive-compulsive disorder. The treatment consists of supportive measures in the acute phase, followed by complete abstinence from cannabis.
OBJECTIVE: This paper describes a case of cannabinoid hyperemesis, a curious, emerging condition associated with long-term cannabis abuse. The authors wish to facilitate its recognition and management by clinicians. CONCLUSIONS:Cannabinoid hyperemesis is a cluster of symptoms characterized by chronic cannabis abuse, cyclical vomiting and compulsive bathing behaviours. The condition can be missed unless an adequate history is taken of illicit drug ingestion. It can be confused with obsessive-compulsive disorder. The treatment consists of supportive measures in the acute phase, followed by complete abstinence from cannabis.
Authors: Andrea Bollom; Jasmine Austrie; William Hirsch; Judy Nee; Daniel Friedlander; Johanna Iturrino; Sarah Ballou; Anthony Lembo Journal: J Clin Gastroenterol Date: 2018-10 Impact factor: 3.062