Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome in Adolescents
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), a recurring vomiting disorder triggered by long-term, frequent cannabis use, remains underdiagnosed and often leads to unnecessary diagnostic evaluations, increased health care utilization, and mental health burden. We present a large case series of CHS in pediatrics that includes data on treatment efficacy, health care utilization, and comorbidities.
Authors
- Heidi E. Gamboa
- Claudia Vega Castellvi
- Natalie Flexman Jennings
- Melissa Clemente Fabrega
- B U. K. Li
Institutions
- Medical College of Wisconsin (US)
- Miami Children's Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Published
- 2026-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/pec.0000000000003577
- Primary Topic
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00