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Cyclic vomiting syndrome

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Cyclic vomiting syndrome is a condition where there are cycles of severe nausea and vomiting, alternating with periods with no symptoms.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

Is a type of:

Gastrointestinal disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

Symptoms

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Fever
Fatigue
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Cyclic vomiting syndrome
Ibuprofen
1.8
26 reviews
Tricyclic antidepressant
Proton pump inhibitors
Triptans
Motrin
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What is cyclic vomiting syndrome?

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How does a person get cyclic vomiting syndrome?

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How do I know if I have cyclic vomiting syndrome?

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Is it possible to die from cyclic vomiting syndrome?

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How do you generally diagnose cyclic vomiting syndrome?

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What can help the symptoms of cyclic vomiting syndrome?

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What is the current prognosis for cyclic vomiting syndrome?

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Other than cyclic vomiting syndrome, what can cause vomiting episodes?

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How is cyclic vomiting syndrome (cvs) typically treated?

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Is there still no cure for cyclic vomiting syndrome? Any new found medications or cures?

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I have cyclic vomiting syndrome and i haven't had an episode in a few months. I want to keep it that way. How can I prevent episodes?

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Are pediatric and adult-onset cyclic vomiting syndrome (cvs) different conditions?

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What would be a reason for a 22 year old to have a bp of 175/125. er visit for cyclic vomiting syndrome. 5 feet 5 inches tall 155 pounds female.

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A 31-year old female asked:

I believe I have cyclic vomiting syndrome. I have episodes of nausea and vomiting triggered by no particular food product,sometimes, something as little as drinking water.The episodes come and go.This has been since childhood.How do I get diagnosed?

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A 36-year old female asked:

18 year gastroenterology patient. Also Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. Appt Fri. pain constipation, bad heartburn, nausea. What will relieve until?

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18 year gastroenterology patient. Also Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. Appt Fri. Abdominal pain, constipation&diaherra, bad heartburn. How relieve until app?

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A 34-year old female asked:

Can alcohol trigger cycling vomit syndrome?

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I have aspergers syndrome, my girlfriend of 3 years cheated on me and left me, and i vomit everyday and somtimes there is blood?

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Can cyclical vomiting syndrome cause miscarriages?

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If vomiting is a symptom of reye's syndrome, how long after taking aspirin would that start?

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I regularly vomit with no known cause (at least once or twice a week), no other symptoms. Is this cyclical vomiting syndrome?

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I read everything about toxic shock syndrome and I don't think my symptoms are that serious. Vomiting, sudden cold sweat. This is not tss, is it?

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I know that I cannot take Ondansetron within a few hours of MDMA due to serotonin syndrome risk, but two days after taking MDMA, there is the infamous "MDMA hangover" with symptoms of nausea, malaise, and vomiting. Can I take Ondansetron for that?

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I have vomiting episodes that lead to systemic inflammatory response syndrome without sepsis. What causes sirs? Insufficient cortisol from adrenals?

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I've heard different things. What exactly is cyclic vomiting?

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