Daily Cannabis use linked to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome: Study

Daily Cannabis use linked to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome: Study

Daily Cannabis use linked to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome: Study ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington Dc Feb 25, 2025 02:54 PM IST Share Via Copy Link A new study analyzed the disease burden and risk factors for severity among people who suffer from cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome.

A new study analyzed the disease burden and risk factors for severity among people who suffer from cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome.

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome occurs in people who are long-term regular consumers of cannabis.(Pexels)

Researchers at George Washington University said that the condition occurs in people who are long-term regular consumers of cannabis and causes nausea, uncontrollable vomiting and excruciating pain in a cyclical pattern that often leads to repeated trips to the hospital. Also read | Brain fog after quitting cannabis? Study reveals startling truth about weed and long-term memory loss

"This is one of the first large studies to examine the burden of disease associated with this cannabis-linked syndrome," says Andrew Meltzer, professor of emergency medicine at the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences and lead author of the study.

"Our findings suggest that cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome could represent a costly and largely hidden public health problem." While the exact prevalence of the condition is unknown, many experts say that the condition is on the rise as the number of daily or near-daily users of cannabis has increased in the US.

To assess the burden of disease, Meltzer and his colleagues conducted a survey of 1,052 people who reported suffering from cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. The researchers asked questions about the frequency of use, duration of the habit, the age at which they started using the drug, and the need for emergency department or hospital care. Also read | India has so much cannabis, yet profits so little from it, says new book exploring country’s relationship with drugs

Although this study had some limitations, including self-reported use of cannabis, Meltzer says it suggests a substantial risk of this painful and costly condition, especially for users who begin daily use of cannabis as adolescents. Also read | Say no to cannabis! Study says it can cause cancer, and affect your next generation too

He says more research is needed to understand why some people suffer from the condition after prolonged cannabis exposure, and others do not.

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.