Table 6.
Diagnostic characteristics for cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
Diagnostic characteristic | GRADE rating |
---|---|
Severe cyclic vomiting usually accompanied by abdominal pain | Low |
Symptom onset preceded by at least weekly cannabis use | Low |
Temporary relief of symptoms with hot bathing | Low |
Resolution of symptoms with cannabis cessation | Low |
Supportive features: male gender, cannabis use onset in teenage years, symptom onset in third decade of life | Low |