1. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome cyclic vomiting syndrome is an uncommon, unexplained disorder of children and some adults that is characterized by recurrent, prolonged episodes of severe nausea, vomiting and prostration with no http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/4975/cvs_home.html

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Do you know a child who vomits for prolonged periods? If the story told on this page sounds familiar to you, or if you have a child with any chronic illness, maybe the thoughts expressed in this prayer will help you a they have helped me. I hope so. My Prayer for my Child The CVSA is: An organization for patients families and professionals providing support, education, and research for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Is the child well between episodes? This page is dedicated to my son Jeremy , and others like him, who suffer from an illness called 'Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome' or 'CVS'. On October 22, 1997, after 15 years of suffering from unexplained and undiagnosed recurring vomiting, we finally have a name for 'what ails Jeremy' and it's such a relief. I'm dedicating this page to telling Jeremy's story and hopefully helping to educate the public about this illness, CVS. What you'll see here is 'Jeremy's story' (in blue text), interspersed with the entire text of a pamphlet (in black text) produced and distributed by the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association. The text of the pamphlet has been included with the permission of Kathleen Adams, the President of the CVS Board of Directors. For additional information, please contact CVSA Administrator, Debra Waites at the following email address:

2. The Official Website Of The CVSA-USA/Canada Provides support, information and latest medical research about CVS, abdominal migraine, nausea, vomiting, and the International CVS Center. http://www.cvsaonline.org

CVSA-USA/Canada Contact Us About CVSA ... Links Do you know someone who has unexplained, severe episodes of vomiting..........Is the person well between episodes? Website last updated: Monday May 24, 2004 Request info about CVS Search DDW 2004 Update Research Funding Opportunities The Latest News ... Online Articles about CVS Visit our Message Board CVS Episode (Printable) Diary There is no easier way to give! Visit our newest partner- Delta Airlines! CVSA Tribute Card Program Is your child having trouble keeping up in school? More Info for Parents Adults with CVS Want to read what other kids say about living with CVS? For Kids Only CVS Program Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois Many patients and health care professionals are not familiar with Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome and its potential consequences, even though it afflicts thousands of individuals. Depending on your background, the term "CVS" may or may not be familiar to you. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome is sometimes called "abdominal migraine," "migraine variant," or sometimes inaccurately diagnosed as any of a number of functional gastrointestinal or psychological disorders. In some children & adults CVS is frequent or severe enough to be disabling. CVS isn't caused by "something you ate", it isn't repeated bouts of the "flu" or other infections. The cause of CVS hasn't been isolated yet, but there are qualified professionals who can accurately diagnose and treat CVS. You and your family can find relief and gain control of your life again.

3. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome WebRing Page A web ring for patients families and professionals providing support, education, and research for CVS. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/4975/cvs_ring.html

The CVS Web Ring Page A web ring for patients families and professionals providing support, education, and research for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome This web ring, like my CVS page, is an effort to help educate the public about this illness we call 'Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome'. It took nearly 15 years for a diagnosis to be made for my son and if this ring can help just one family reach that point quicker, it is well worth the time and effort it takes to operate. When you submit your site for approval for the CVS Web Ring, you will receive an email with code customized for your site. You must cut and copy the code to your web page without changing it, but with the following exceptions: This graphic has a colored background. This graphic has a transparent background. Below you will see samples of the entire web ring with each graphic. Feel free to download and use whichever graphic you prefer. Submit your site to the queue to be added to the CVS WebRing by clicking here , or edit information for existing sites by clicking here Please email the webmaster Joyce L.

4. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Desribes the four phases of cyclic vomiting syndrome and the current treatment options available. Outlines the complications associated with the disorder and provides additional resources Digestive Diseases AZ List of Topics and Titles cyclic vomiting syndrome. cyclic vomiting syndrome In cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), people experience bouts or cycles of severe http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/digest/pubs/cvs/cvs.htm

Email To A Friend Home Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome On this page: The Four Phases of CVS Triggers Symptoms Diagnosis ... For More Information In cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), people experience bouts or cycles of severe nausea and vomiting that last for hours or even days and alternate with longer periods of no symptoms. CVS occurs mostly in children, but the disorder can affect adults, too. CVS has no known cause. Each episode is similar to the previous ones. The episodes tend to start at about the same time of day, last the same length of time, and present the same symptoms at the same level of intensity. Although CVS can begin at any age in children and adults, it usually starts between the ages of 3 and 7. In adults, episodes tend to occur less often than they do in children, but they last longer. Furthermore, the events or situations that trigger episodes in adults cannot always be pinpointed as easily as they can in children. Episodes can be so severe that a person may have to stay in bed for days, unable to go to school or work. No one knows for sure how many people have CVS, but medical researchers believe that more people may have the disorder than is commonly thought (as many as 1 in 50 children in one study). Because other more common diseases and disorders also cause cycles of vomiting, many people with CVS are initially misdiagnosed until the other disorders can be ruled out. What

5. EMedicine - Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome : Article By Shikha Sundaram, MD cyclic vomiting syndrome cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) has remained an incompletely understood disorder since its initial description in 1882 by Gee. Because vomiting is a common index symptom http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2910.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Pediatrics Gastroenterology Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Last Updated: August 10, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: CVS, vomit, emesis, migraine, syndrome of mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and strokelike episodes, MELAS syndrome, abdominal migraine AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Shikha Sundaram, MD , Fellow, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children's Memorial Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University Coauthor(s): B UK Li, MD , Director, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children's Memorial Hospital of Chicago; Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Shikha Sundaram, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Pediatrics , and American Medical Association Editor(s): Jayant Deodhar, MD

6. ANRED: Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome cyclic vomiting syndrome. Question I m frightened for my child. The doctorsays he has cyclic vomiting syndrome. I ve never heard of this problem. http://www.anred.com/cvs.html

Cyclic vomiting syndrome Question: I'm frightened for my child. He will be just fine, and then all of a sudden he throws up and complains about pain in his stomach and bad headaches. The doctor says he has cyclic vomiting syndrome. I've never heard of this problem. Do you have information? Definition: What is cyclic vomiting syndrome? Cyclic vomiting syndrome is usually found in children between 2 and 16, although some adults have received the diagnosis as well. CVS is not very common, and so far researchers have no definite explanations. Symptoms include recurrent episodes of stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and headaches. During an episode, which often appears without warning, the person can do little else but be miserable. Often s/he is bothered by bright light. Vomiting occurs frequently, up to 10 or more times per hour. Episodes last from a few hours up to several days. People afflicted with CVS are usually well and normal between episodes. What causes cyclic vomiting syndrome?

7. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome cyclic vomiting syndrome. This response submitted by Joyce on 11/3/98. and pediatrician are convinced his early morning vomiting is cyclic vomiting syndrome, also quite rare http://neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu/forum/EpilepsyF/CyclicVomitingSyndrome.html

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome This response submitted by Joyce on 11/3/98. Email Address: turley@verinet.com Although my son has had complex partial seizures several years ago, his neurologist and pediatrician are convinced his early morning vomiting is Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, also quite rare. There are many websites and a national organization. Use any search engine for Cyclic Vomiting search. Good luck and let us hear more about your symptoms Previous Article Return to original Article Click HERE to return to the main Neurology WebForum Homepage. These forums are maintained by the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital John Lester - Webspinner

8. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Desribes the four phases of cyclic vomiting syndrome and the current treatmentoptions available. cyclic vomiting syndrome. On this page http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/cvs/

Email To A Friend Home Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome On this page: The Four Phases of CVS Triggers Symptoms Diagnosis ... For More Information In cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), people experience bouts or cycles of severe nausea and vomiting that last for hours or even days and alternate with longer periods of no symptoms. CVS occurs mostly in children, but the disorder can affect adults, too. CVS has no known cause. Each episode is similar to the previous ones. The episodes tend to start at about the same time of day, last the same length of time, and present the same symptoms at the same level of intensity. Although CVS can begin at any age in children and adults, it usually starts between the ages of 3 and 7. In adults, episodes tend to occur less often than they do in children, but they last longer. Furthermore, the events or situations that trigger episodes in adults cannot always be pinpointed as easily as they can in children. Episodes can be so severe that a person may have to stay in bed for days, unable to go to school or work. No one knows for sure how many people have CVS, but medical researchers believe that more people may have the disorder than is commonly thought (as many as 1 in 50 children in one study). Because other more common diseases and disorders also cause cycles of vomiting, many people with CVS are initially misdiagnosed until the other disorders can be ruled out. What

9. Badbelly 's Home Page Jackie's personal story about having cyclic vomiting syndrome. Detailed and powerful. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/4202/

The disease in Disguise, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Hi my name is Jackie and this is my story. I hope that this story will help you or someone you know that has had to deal with Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. After hearing this over and over I decided that no one needed to know when I got sick with the "flu." So I turned myself into a perfectionist; At age 10 the episodes became less frequent every few weeks or so. Maybe I was outgrowing this anxious phase. My throat had time to heal before the next episode. Sometimes I had no esophageal bleeding whatsoever during an episode! The "bad episodes lasted 2-4 days and were far apart because I was a "healthy kid" when it came to viruses. Life seemed to be getting better. At 11 I caught Lyme's disease and went into three day stints of vomiting and three days after the last vomiting bout I would begin again. Vomiting is of course a symptom of Lyme's diseae. So when my mum told the doctor that I had been vomiting, he wasn't surprised. I don't think that he understood that this was not plain old vomiting, but this was vomiting in exact increments of time, and to the point of exhaustion,and dehydration. As the Lyme's disesase began to clear, so did the three day stints of vomiting. I again went to my normal vomiting every few weeks with the peak only lasting between 6 and 24 hours.

10. Most Recently Published Medical Articles About Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome 2003. CVS. Aanpreung P, Vajaradul C cyclic vomiting syndrome in Thaichildren. J 2002. Issenman R cyclic vomiting syndrome. Digestive http://www.cvsaonline.org/recentmedrefs.htm

CVSA-USA/Canada Contact Us About CVSA ... Links Do you know someone who has unexplained, severe episodes of vomiting..........Is the person well between episodes? Website last updated: Monday April 19, 2004 Most Recently Published Medical Articles about CVS and Abdominal Migraine November 2003 CVS Aanpreung P, Vajaradul C: Cyclic vomiting syndrome in Thai children. J Med Assoc Thai 85 (2):s743-8, 2002 (suppl) Abu-Arafeh I, Russell,G (Abu-Arafeh ed): Childhood Headache. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2002 Boles R, AdamsK, ItoM, Li B: Mat inher in cyclic vom syn with neuromuscular disea. Am J Med Genetics 120A:474-482, 2003 Brody J: Cyclic vomiting: a century in doctor's blind spot. New York Times, Science Section Tuesday, April 30, 2002. Brown J, Li B: Recurrent vomiting in children. Clinical Perspectives in Gastroenterology 5:35-9, 2002 Bouaziz Abed A, Maherzi A: Efficacy of erythromycin in the treatment of cyclic vomiting syndrome in children [French]. Arch Pediatr Jan;10(1):62-3, 2003 Faucher S, et al: On the subject of the cyclic vomiting syndrome [French]. Arch Pediatr Apr;10(4):385-91, 2003

11. Rebecca's Story Rebecca and her Mother have personal stories about cyclic vomiting syndrome. Rebecca has a drawing of the Puke Monster and invites other kids to share their drawings. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Park/2574/index.html

CYCLIC VOMITING SYNDROME Through a Mother's Eyes Here is my version on Rebecca's story. When Rebecca was a toddler she would wake in the morning, vomit a few times and then take a 3-4 hour nap. When Rebecca woke she would be fine and hungry. I did not think much of these times, it would pass and since I did childcare in my home I did not miss work, so it was not a big issue. When Rebecca was 3 and a half, on Christmas morning, she woke up vomiting. Soon she seemed very sick. We took her in to Urgent Care. She received IV therapy and was sent home. Rebecca recovered within a day and was fine. When Rebecca was five years old she got the "flu" every six weeks. During these times she would become very dehydrated. I would call the nurse lines, but she did not meet the criteria for dehydration. After a few episodes like this, we were getting concerned as to what was happening. I took Rebecca to the hospital during one of these times. After doing blood tests the doctor stated that she was seriously dehydrated. I felt like a neglectful mother. It was very scary. Rebecca was admitted and spent 3 days in the hospital. No one knew what was wrong. Upon coming home our doctor referred up to a GI. This doctor explained CVS and that we needed to do testing before he would diagnose CVS. Rebecca had an upper and lower GI, biopsy of her stomach and X-ray, and blood and urine tests during an episode. It was discovered that Rebecca was very dehydrated even though she had only been vomiting for 2 hours.

12. Adam's Story I accepted the challenge of becoming the new Adult Coordinator for the cyclic vomiting syndrome Association USA and Canada. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/5975/julie/julie_index.html

Greetings To All! Mike, better known to me as our, `Rock of Gibraltar', is employed by the Ramsey County Nursing Home, as the `Assistant to the Executive Housekeeper'. After putting in his 8 to 10 hour day earning a paycheck and our desperately needed medical coverage, he comes home to work yet another six to eight hours, as the resident cab driver, cook, dishwasher, laundress, repairman, tutor, gardener, pool man, nursemaid, nanny......you name it, this man surely specializes in it! We are very lucky to be blessed with such a devoted husband and father. I am remarkably fortunate for having the opportunity to be a work at home mom, and I thoroughly enjoy my chosen service to the community. Mike and I, together, run an emergency shelter home for abused and neglected children, who are in crisis, and range in age from to 12 years. We average 8 children per day, and this service is provided in our private home, within a family setting. Children arrive 24 hours a day, 7days a week, 11 months out of the year, via county social workers, police departments, or sheriff's departments. We only have time off from our constant on-call duties of providing care for thirty days a year. People hear that `thirty days' and just can't imagine having that much time off! Go figure. It isn't much compared to what an average person has free while working an average 40 hour work week! This type lifestyle doesn't leave much time for a person to endure the effects of an illness such as CVS, either. I can honestly vouch that with two of us in the house suffering from this dreadful illness, there are days that are just not easy. Yes, not only does Adam have Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, I do, too. How lucky can one family be?

13. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome | AHealthyMe.com Personalize AHealthyMe! Sign up for our Newsletter! cyclic vomiting syndrome. J. Ricker Polsdorfer MD. Definition. cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a rare disorder characterized by recurring periods http://www.ahealthyme.com/article/gale/100084423

Search AHealthyMe! Personalize AHealthyMe! Sign up for our Newsletter! Cyclic vomiting syndrome J. Ricker Polsdorfer MD Definition Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a rare disorder characterized by recurring periods of vomiting in an otherwise normal child. Description Children in the pre-school or early school years are most susceptible to CVS, although it can appear anywhere from infancy to adulthood. This disorder was identified a century ago, but its cause is still unknown. Episodes can be triggered by emotional stress or infections, can last hours or days, and can return at any time. Abdominal pain is a frequent feature. Causes and symptoms The cause of CVS is still a mystery. Similarities to migraine suggest a common cause, but as yet no firm evidence has surfaced. Patients can usually identify some factor that precedes an attack. Vomiting can be protracted and lead to complications such as dehydration, chemical imbalances, and tearing, burning, and bleeding of the esophagus (swallowing tube). Between attacks, there is no sign of any illness. Diagnosis The most important and difficult aspect of CVS is to be sure there is not an acute and life-threatening event in progress. So many diseases can cause vomitingfrom bowel obstruction to epilepsythat an accurate and timely diagnosis is critical. Because there is no way to prove the diagnosis of CVS, the physician must instead disprove every other diagnosis. This can be tedious, expensive, exhausting, and involve almost every system in the body. The first episode may be diagnosed as a stomach flu when nothing more serious turns up. Only after several episodes and several fruitless searches for a cause will a physician normally consider the diagnosis of CVS.

14. EMedicine - Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome : Article Excerpt By: Shikha Sundaram, MD More results from www.emedicine.com Introduction cyclic vomiting syndrome WrongDiagnosis.comIntroduction to cyclic vomiting syndrome as a medical condition including symptoms,diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. http://www.emedicine.com/ped/byname/cyclic-vomiting-syndrome.htm

(advertisement) Excerpt from Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Synonyms, Key Words, and Related Terms: CVS, vomit, emesis, migraine, syndrome of mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and strokelike episodes, MELAS syndrome, abdominal migraine Please click here to view the full topic text: Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Background: Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) has remained an incompletely understood disorder since its initial description in 1882 by Gee. Because vomiting is a common index symptom that is attributable to a variety of gastrointestinal (GI) and extraintestinal disorders, this idiopathic syndrome has remained poorly recognized. Consensus criteria established in 1994 at the International Scientific Symposium on Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome helped clarify the criteria needed to make this difficult diagnosis. At its core, CVS has a unique temporal pattern of recurrent, discrete, severe, and stereotypical episodes of vomiting that punctuate periods of completely normal health (Li, 1995). Pathophysiology: The pathophysiology of CVS is elusive. Recently, several potential brain-gut mechanisms have been postulated. Support exists for migraine-related mechanisms, and neuronal hyperexcitability is a potential cause of CVS. Because most patients have a family history of migraine (82% vs 14% of control subjects with a chronic vomiting pattern), the authors suspect that these central mechanisms cause both migraines and CVS.

15. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome - Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention home digestive disorders stomach cyclic vomiting syndrome Cyclic VomitingSyndrome. Information • Diagnosis • Treatment • Prevention. http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/digestive-disorders/stomach/cyclic-vomiting-synd

Home Health cyclopedia All Topics by Category The Good Health Search Engine Health Conditions A-Z Gurus ... stomach > cyclic vomiting syndrome Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention External links (marked with an arrow ) open in a new window. This site is a web directory and does not offer medical advice. We cannot take responsibility for information found on listed sites. This Page Related Topics Health News Web Directory: Related Topics: Chronic Illness Health News: Search millions of published articles for news on Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Modern Medicine Aging The Ardell Wellness Report HealthFacts Medical Post Medical Update Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report Note: Subscription required to access the full text of articles. Web Directory: Badbelly 's Home Page Jackie's personal story about having Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. Detailed and powerful. Australian CVS Association Official Web Page Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome is a rare, unexplained disorder of children and some adults which was first described by Dr. Samuel Gee in 1882. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome CVS is an uncommon, unexplained disorder of children and some adults that is characterized by recurrent, prolonged episodes of severe nausea, vomiting and prostration with no apparent cause.

16. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome What is cyclic vomiting syndrome? cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is characterizedby recurrent spells of severe nausea and intense vomiting. http://www.childrensmemorial.org/depts/gastroenterology/digestion/cyclic.asp

Home Medical Departments Digestive Disorders Specific Conditions What is Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome? Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is characterized by recurrent spells of severe nausea and intense vomiting. Once considered rare, CVS is now a common disorder that affects many children today - most between 3 and 7. Slightly more common in girls than boys, CVS usually persists from years to decades, and is often triggered by stress or infections. Affected children are also prone to motion sickness and have a family history of migraine headaches. Episodes can begin at any time but typically start early in the morning. Patients vomit every five to 10 minutes and can continue for hours or days (with one to five days most common.) Constant pallor, nausea, retching, abdominal pain and dehydration occur. During an episode, patients are lethargic and described as being in a "conscious coma." These symptoms can be frightening to the patient's family, and life-threatening for the patient, due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. CVS is difficult to diagnose; no single blood test, X-ray or other specific procedure can pinpoint the condition. Today, laboratory testing rules out other causes. Typical treatment involves a dark, quiet environment for sleep and IV fluids. While certain medications may help prevent and decrease severity of episodes, the best treatment often comes from combining multiple approaches.

17. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome What is cyclic vomiting syndrome? A cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) isan uncommon, unexplained disorder of children and adults. It http://www.mamashealth.com/syndrome/cyclic.asp

Mamashealth.com Home Syndromes Pages Chronic Fatigue Cyclic Vomiting Down Hemolytic Uremic ... Zollinger-Ellison Links Email Mama What is Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome? A "syndrome" is a medical condition that is categorized by a multitude of symptoms. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) is an uncommon, unexplained disorder of children and adults. It was first described by Dr. S. Gee in 1882. The episodes of vomiting are usually similar to each other in symptoms and duration. The episodes may occur as often as several times a month or as little as several times a year. The person is usually well between vomiting episodes. Symptoms of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome? Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome is characterized by recurrent, prolonged attacks of severe nausea, vomiting and prostration with no apparent cause. Vomiting occurs very frequentlly. Sometimes vomiting can occur 5 -10 times an hour for hours or days. It usually occurs between 1 and 4 days. Sometimes before an episode, severe nausea, headache, dizziness may occur.

18. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome cyclic vomiting syndrome. cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a rare disorder characterizedby recurring periods of vomiting in an otherwise normal child. http://www.ehendrick.org/healthy/000395.htm

MAIN SEARCH INDEX Cyclic vomiting syndrome Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a rare disorder characterized by recurring periods of vomiting in an otherwise normal child. Description Children in the pre-school or early school years are most susceptible to CVS, although it can appear anywhere from infancy to adulthood. This disorder was identified a century ago, but its cause is still unknown. Episodes can be triggered by emotional stress or infections, can last hours or days, and can return at any time. Abdominal pain is a frequent feature. Causes and symptoms The cause of CVS is still a mystery. Similarities to migraine suggest a common cause, but as yet no firm evidence has surfaced. Patients can usually identify some factor that precedes an attack. Vomiting can be protracted and lead to complications such as dehydration , chemical imbalances, and tearing, burning, and bleeding of the esophagus (swallowing tube). Between attacks, there is no sign of any illness. Diagnosis The most important and difficult aspect of CVS is to be sure there is not an acute and life-threatening event in progress. So many diseases can cause vomitingfrom bowel obstruction to epilepsythat an accurate and timely diagnosis is critical. Because there is no way to prove the diagnosis of CVS, the physician must instead disprove every other diagnosis. This can be tedious, expensive, exhausting, and involve almost every system in the body. The first episode may be diagnosed as a stomach flu when nothing more serious turns up. Only after several episodes and several fruitless searches for a cause will a physician normally consider the diagnosis of CVS.

19. Www.beaker.iupui.edu/cvsa/ cyclic vomiting syndromecyclic vomiting syndrome is a condition that causes regular episodes of nausea andvomiting every few weeks or months and is thought to be similar to migraine http://www.beaker.iupui.edu/cvsa/

20. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome cyclic vomiting syndrome is a rare digestive disorder that affects children and adults. NationalOrganization for Rare Disorders, Inc. cyclic vomiting syndrome. http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/nord/nord889.htm

document.write(''); var hwPrint=1; var hwDocHWID="nord889"; var hwDocTitle="Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome"; var hwRank="1"; var hwSectionHWID="nord889"; var hwSectionTitle=""; var hwSource="cn6.0"; var hwProdCfgSerNo="wsh_html_031_s"; var hwDocType="NORD"; National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Important It is possible that the main title of the report is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Synonyms Abdominal Migraine Childhood Cyclic Vomiting Chronic Vomiting in Childhood Periodic Syndrome Recurrent Vomiting Bilious Attacks Disorder Subdivisions None Related Disorders List Information on the following diseases can be found in the Related Disorders section of this report: Migraine Headache General Discussion Cyclic vomiting syndrome is a rare digestive disorder that affects children and adults. This disorder is characterized by chronic nausea, vomiting, extreme fatigue, motion sickness, abdominal pain and, in some cases, dizziness (vertigo) that may last for hours to days. These episodes of symptoms seem to be similar in onset and duration for each affected individual. The exact cause of cyclic vomiting syndrome is not known. Symptoms Causes The exact cause of cyclic vomiting syndrome is not known. It is assumed by scientists who have studied the syndrome that it is a type of "abdominal migraine". The determination of cyclic vomiting syndrome can only be made after other causes of recurrent vomiting have been ruled out. No underlying disease has been found to cause cyclic vomiting syndrome.

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