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. 2020 Jun 5;5(2):132–144. doi: 10.1089/can.2019.0059

Table 1.

Rome IV Diagnostic Criteria for Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome and Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome41

Cyclical vomiting syndrome (CVS) Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS)
Acute onset of stereotypical vomiting episode that lasts less than 1 week Stereotypical vomiting episodes similar to CVS
At least three episodes in the previous year, two episodes in the last 6 months at least 1 week apart Presentation following sustained excessive cannabis use
No vomiting between episodes Relief from vomiting after abstinence from cannabis
Symptoms must be present for 3 months with onset 6 months earlier Symptoms must be present for 3 months with onset 6 months earlier
Supportive criteria: history of migraine headaches Supportive criteria: pathological bathing behavior (prolonged hot baths or showers)