Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Part 2

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)
In this episode of 5 Minutes in GI, we sit down with Dr. Thangam Venkatesan and Dr. Benjamin Liu to discuss Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). The original video has been split into two parts to make the content easily digestible (pun intended). This is part 2

Understanding CHS and Its Connection to CVS
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is a condition linked to chronic, heavy cannabis use, causing severe nausea, vomiting, and a compulsive need for hot showers. While some patients use cannabis to manage GI symptoms, excessive use can actually worsen vomiting episodes, often resembling Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS).

Learn more about CHS, its symptoms, and how it overlaps with CVS in a presentation by Dr. Thangam Venkatesan here:    • Dr  Thangam Venkatesan   2021 NES  Physici...  

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