A non-classical cannabinoid syndrome

• Published in: Acta clinica belgica (English ed. Online) Vol. 70; no. 4; pp. 299 - 300
• Main Authors: Muschart, X., Flament, J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Taylor & Francis 01-08-2015; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Abdomen; Abdominal pain; Abdominal Pain - chemically induced; Abdominal Pain - therapy; Adult; Behavior; Blood; Bradycardia - chemically induced; Cannabis; Cardiac arrhythmia; Chronic Disease; Cold; Cold Temperature; Compulsive Behavior - therapy; Humans; Hyperemesis cannabinoid syndrome; Male; Marijuana; Marijuana Abuse - complications; Marijuana Abuse - psychology; Nervous system; Non-classical symptom; Syndrome; Triad; Vomiting; Vomiting - chemically induced; Abdominal pain; Non-classical symptom; Cannabis; Hyperemesis cannabinoid syndrome; Triad
• ISSN: 1784-3286; 2295-3337
• DOI: 10.1179/2295333714Y.0000000116

Hyperemesis cannabinoid syndrome (HCS) is characterized by cyclic vomiting and compulsive bathing behaviors in chronic cannabis users. This syndrome is not well known in the medical world and is underdiagnosed, despite the increasing use of cannabis. In this case report, physicians should keep in mind the criteria that characterize HCS syndrome. However, non-classical forms of HCS can exist with bradycardia, and pain can be relieved by cold temperature.