Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) Overview
Learn About Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)
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Thangam Venkatesan is a Gastroenterologist in Westerville, Ohio. Dr. Venkatesan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). Her top areas of expertise are Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), Morning Sickness, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Venkatesan is currently accepting new patients.
Guillermo Putze-Burillo practices in Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Spain. Mr. Putze-Burillo is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). His top areas of expertise are Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), Pulmonary Edema, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and COVID-19.
Marieka Devuono practices in London, Canada. Ms. Devuono is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). Her top area of expertise is Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS).
Summary: Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is characterized by incoercible abdominal pain and vomiting in patients with chronic cannabis use. Patients are relieved by hot showers, an easily performed diagnostic test. The prevalence of this syndrome in France is not well known. A single French study from 2021, carried out in two Marseille emergency departments, estimated a 1.6% prevalence of CHS (48 ca...