Cannabis Is Behind Rising Cases of Nausea and Vomiting

Although not fully understood, cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome symptoms include nausea, cyclic vomiting, and abdominal pain.

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Melody’s exterior transformation—from 300 pounds to 130 pounds over several years—masked an inner turmoil that belied her seemingly healthy-looking appearance.

She experienced severe bouts of nausea and vomiting, so severe that she couldn’t sleep, sit still, eat, or leave the house. Her only relief came from hot baths and smoking cannabis, known for its anti-nausea effects.