Title |
Cyclic vomiting syndrome: diagnostic approach and current management strategies
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Published in |
Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology, February 2018
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DOI | 10.2147/ceg.s136420 |
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Authors |
William J Hayes, Deidra VanGilder, Joseph Berendse, Michael D Lemon, John A Kappes |
Abstract |
Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a disorder characterized by episodes of nausea and vomiting lasting for 1-5 days followed by asymptomatic periods. The etiology of CVS is unknown, but it shares similar characteristics to migraine headaches. CVS is generally classified as having four phases: prodromal, acute/vomiting/hyperemesis, recovery, and remission/interepisodic. Current management strategies include trigger avoidance, abortive and prophylactic medication therapies, and supportive care. The goal of therapy for the remission phase is prophylaxis of further episodes. Antidepressant, antiepileptic, and antimigraine medications show an overall reduction or remission of CVS symptoms in more than 70% of patients. This article provides a summary of diagnostic strategies and reviews current management strategies for CVS. |
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Student > Bachelor | 8 | 13% |
Researcher | 8 | 13% |
Student > Master | 7 | 11% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 6 | 10% |
Other | 12 | 19% |
Unknown | 13 | 21% |
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Nursing and Health Professions | 8 | 13% |
Neuroscience | 4 | 6% |
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 2 | 3% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 2 | 3% |
Other | 6 | 10% |
Unknown | 12 | 19% |