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Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

Joanna Jiang, MD Reviewed 04/2024
 


BASICS

DESCRIPTION

  • An idiopathic chronic functional GI disorder characterized by discrete, recurrent, stereotypical paroxysmal episodes of high-intensity nausea and vomiting lasting hours to days

  • Subset...

DIAGNOSIS

HISTORY

  • Children often present with bilious emesis (83%), severe abdominal pain (80%), and/or hematemesis.

  • Episodes are often triggered by stressors or concurrent illness.

  • The North American So...

TREATMENT

GENERAL MEASURES

  • Patient reassurance

  • Avoid triggers (stress, sleep deprivation, chocolate, cheese, monosodium glutamate, red wine)​​​​​.

  • Nonstimulating environment

  • Relaxation techniques and psyc...

ONGOING CARE

FOLLOW-UP RECOMMENDATIONS

Patient Monitoring

  • Weekly appointments for severe cases

  • Monitor for hypokalemia, acid-base disturbances, and ketosis if ongoing emesis.

  • Regular outpatient visits for...

REFERENCES

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Abdulkader ZM, Bali N, Vaz K, Yacob D, Di Lorenzo C, Lu PL. Predictors of Hospital Admission for Pediatric Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. J Pediatr. 2021 May;232:154-158.

CODES

ICD10

  • G43.A0 Cyclical vomiting, not intractable

  • G43.A1 Cyclical vomiting, intractable

SNOMED

18773000 cyclical vomiting syndrome (disorder) 

CLINICAL PEARLS

  • CVS is more common in children than adults. The average age of diagnosis is 5 years.

  • A food diary helps identify patterns and triggers for vomiting cycles.

  • Proper sleep hygiene, stress m...

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