In this article, authors examined the patterns of cannabis use, misuse, and dependence in patients with psychiatric or anxiety disorder diagnoses in order to better understand the relationship between cannabis consumption and hyperemesis syndrome. The increasing legalization and normalization of cannabis use has led to a rise in cases of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, a condition characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain in chronic cannabis users.
As cannabis laws relax in the US, it's becoming important to distinguish between typical diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic ketosis due to cannabis hyperemesis syndrome. While both conditions can present with similar symptoms, the underlying causes and treatment approaches are vastly different. Proper diagnosis and management are crucial in ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients experiencing hyperemesis syndrome.
Two studies have suggested that severe prolonged nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is associated with emotional and behavioral problems in children. This highlights the importance of addressing hyperemesis syndrome in pregnant women who use cannabis, as it can have long-term effects on both maternal and child health.