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It is possible that the main title of the report Cyclic Vomiting Syndromeis not the name you expected.
Synonyms
- Abdominal Migraine
- Childhood Cyclic Vomiting
- Chronic Vomiting in Childhood
- Periodic Syndrome
- Recurrent Vomiting
- Bilious Attacks
General Discussion
Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a rare disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of severe nausea and vomiting. An episode may last for a few hours to several days and then is followed by a period of time during which affected individuals are free of severe nausea and vomiting. This alternating pattern of disease and disease-free periods distinguishes cyclic vomiting syndrome from other similar disorders. The associated nausea and vomiting can be severe enough to be incapacitating (e.g., individuals may be unable to walk or talk and/or be bedridden). Additional symptoms that are often present during an episode including paleness of the skin (pallor), lack of energy (lethargy), abdominal pain and headaches. In some cases as children grow older, they may outgrow these episodes, although many of these children eventually develop migraines. Cyclic vomiting syndrome affects children more often than adults. In adults, episodes occur less frequently, but may last longer. The exact cause of cyclic vomiting syndrome is unknown.
Resources
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA)
2819 West Highland Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
USA
Tel: 4143427880
Fax: 4143428980
Email: cvsa@cvsaonline.org
Internet: http://www.cvsaonline.org
National Headache Foundation
820 North Orleans
Suite 217
Chicago, IL 60610-3132
USA
Fax: 3124609049
Tel: 8886435552
Email: info@headaches.org
Internet: http://www.headaches.org
NIH/National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
2 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3570
Tel: (301)654-3810
Fax: (301)907-8906
Tel: (800)891-5389
Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.niddk.nih.gov
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
P.O. Box 170864
Milwaukee, WI 53217
USA
Tel: 4149641799
Fax: 4149647176
Tel: 8889642001
Email: iffgd@iffgd.org
Internet: http://www.iffgd.org
MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay, WI 54301-1243
USA
Tel: 9203365333
Fax: 9203390995
Tel: 8773365333
Email: mums@netnet.net
Internet: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
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Last Updated: 9/4/2008
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