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Cannabinoid hyperemesis and compulsive bathing: a case series and paradoxical pathophysiological explanation.
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PMID:  21057076     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
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Cannabinoid hyperemesis is a syndrome characterized by severe nausea and hyperemesis associated with chronic marijuana abuse and marked by compulsive bathing habits, which temporarily alleviate symptoms. We describe the syndrome in 4 adult patients for whom extensive gastrointestinal evaluations failed to identify another clear cause. Cessation of marijuana use resulted in the alleviation of their symptoms. Because recreational and medical use of marijuana is increasing in the United States, this condition should be considered in many patients who present with cyclical vomiting.
Authors:
Dale A Patterson; Emmaleigh Smith; Mark Monahan; Andrew Medvecz; Beth Hagerty; Lisa Krijger; Aakash Chauhan; Mark Walsh
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM     Volume:  23     ISSN:  1557-2625     ISO Abbreviation:  J Am Board Fam Med     Publication Date:    2010 Nov-Dec
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-08     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101256526     Medline TA:  J Am Board Fam Med     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  790-3     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Memorial Family Medicine Residency, Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN 46601, USA. dpatterson@memorialsb.org
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