Recurrent Nausea and Vomiting in a Pregnant Woman with Chronic Marijuana Use
Joint Authors
Kim, Hyunyoung G.
Moon, Jeremiah
Dixon, Heather
Tullar, Paul
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-09-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a condition characterized by chronic cannabis use and cyclic episodes of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, relieved by compulsive bathing.
The syndrome is likely to be underdiagnosed in pregnant women due to its similarity with hyperemesis gravidarum in the presentation.
Case.
We report a 20-year-old pregnant woman with multiple admissions for recurrent nausea and vomiting who was observed to be taking frequent hot showers.
Without other identifiable causes, she was diagnosed with cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and managed with antiemetics and abstinence.
Conclusion.
Abstinence from cannabis use is highly recommended in pregnant women due to its potential harm in fetal development and stimulation of intractable nausea and vomiting.
Recognizing the symptoms and proper history taking prompt early diagnosis, allowing timely and adequate treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kim, Hyunyoung G.& Moon, Jeremiah& Dixon, Heather& Tullar, Paul. 2018. Recurrent Nausea and Vomiting in a Pregnant Woman with Chronic Marijuana Use. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kim, Hyunyoung G.…[et al.]. Recurrent Nausea and Vomiting in a Pregnant Woman with Chronic Marijuana Use. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kim, Hyunyoung G.& Moon, Jeremiah& Dixon, Heather& Tullar, Paul. Recurrent Nausea and Vomiting in a Pregnant Woman with Chronic Marijuana Use. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146045
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1146045