Cases of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, dubbed 'scromiting' for causing patients to scream and vomit, are on the rise.
‘Scromiting’ cases are on the rise in the US A scary condition dubbed ‘scromiting’ is plaguing some chronic cannabis users. Officially called Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome , ‘scromiting’ has seen patients screaming and vomiting while seeking medical attention and winding up in hospitals. ‘The term combines “vomiting” and “screaming”‘, explained the Cleveland Clinic’s website. ‘You may have intense pain, which causes you to scream while you vomit.
CT scans of the chronic marijuana user’s brain show the extent of the damage caused by a lack of oxygen when her severe vomiting caused a fatal irregular heartbeat ‘The main theory is that it may happen due to long-term overstimulation of receptors in your endocannabinoid system ,’ according to the Cleveland Clinic. ‘This may lead to issues with your body’s natural control of nausea and vomiting.’ Cases of CHS are rising and it is becoming a common condition, according to medical experts.
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