Doctors Urge Patients With Chronic Vomiting to Not Suffer in Silence

In an attempt to raise awareness, the American Gastroenterological Association has issued new guidance on cyclic vomiting syndrome.

CVS is a chronic, debilitating condition characterized by sudden episodes of intense nausea and vomiting. Kleber Cordeiro/Shutterstock

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has issued new clinical guidance on cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), a disorder that causes sudden, severe episodes of nausea and vomiting. The guidance aims to help clinicians and patients more effectively identify the signs and symptoms of CVS, leading to faster diagnosis and better treatment options.

The AGA Clinical Practice Update was published today in Gastroenterology.