Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is characterized by recurrent and stereotypical episodes of vomiting with intervening periods of normal health.
Essential clinical features of CVS are t...
A consensus statement by the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) expert task force suggests the diagnosis can be made if the following ...
The treatment strategy should be tailored to an individual taking into account the following:
The frequency and severity of attacks as well as how badly it impacts the patient
Potential side e...
Boles RG. High degree of efficacy in the treatment of cyclic vomiting syndrome with combined co-enzyme Q10, L-carnitine and amitriptyline, a case series. BMC Neurol. 2011;11:1...
G43.A0 Cyclical vomiting, not intractable
G43.A1 Cyclical vomiting, intractable
Q: How should I evaluate a child with presumed CVS who presents with progressive or focal neurologic findings?
A: The child should be evaluated for increased intracranial pressure as well as a meta...
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