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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. Kat Kat reviewed this

34 years experience

Is a type of:

Gastrointestinal disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

Symptoms

Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Dizziness
Fever
Fatigue
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Cyclic vomiting syndrome
Tricyclic antidepressant
Triptans
Proton pump inhibitors
Motrin
Ibuprofen
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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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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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How does deep sedation stop refractory vomiting? Like in people with cyclic vomiting syndrome for.instance who r unresponsive to antiemetics?

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How do I get my doctors to take my Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome seriously and stay out of the hospital for low potassium?

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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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Ramsay Hunt Syndrome I am 29 years old after 3 weeks at home and being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome I need answers, everything I have read does not state anything about vomiting, for a week now I am vomiting and I am not eating, but the smell of fo

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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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How common is cyclic vomiting cyndrome?

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Of all the health problems, why would I get cyclic vomiting?

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male 50 years old Cyclic Vomiting for a good portion of my life. at 45 it snow balled and I am now totally disabled from it. Am allergic to Tricylic meds, any suggestions?

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Is there anything stronger and/or faster than zofran (ondansetron) ODT8mg. pills for quick use when needed for preventing a cyclic vomiting spell?

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Would vomiting help clear liquor from system?

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