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NDTV
18 hours ago
- Health
- NDTV
US Woman Vomits Up To 15 Times An Hour, Misdiagnosed For Years Until Rare Illness Found
A woman from Massachusetts has spoken out about her years-long struggle with a rare illness that causes her to vomit up to 15 times per hour during episodes, according to Sharisse Zeroonian, 29, began experiencing intense bouts of vomiting triggered by stress, anxiety, or premenstrual symptoms. These episodes would last for days and then disappear, only to return the following week. Initially, doctors misdiagnosed her condition as a migraine disorder, despite her worsening health and multiple hospital visits. Sharisse told the frequent vomiting led to weight loss, emotional distress, and loss of work. She even faced suicidal thoughts, which ironically could also trigger further vomiting. After two years of medical tests and visits to emergency rooms, she was finally diagnosed in 2023 with Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS), a rare disorder that affects about 2% of people, particularly women and those with a history of migraines. CVS is a chronic gut-brain interaction disorder characterised by repeated vomiting episodes, followed by periods of normal health. Common triggers include stress, menstruation, certain foods, motion sickness, and overexertion. While Sharisse still has episodes every week, treatment using anti-nausea and antipsychotic medications has made them shorter and less severe. In severe cases, she can only consume vitamin-infused water or gummies and avoids going out for fear of public vomiting. Turning her struggles into creativity, Sharisse wrote and directed a semi-autobiographical dark comedy film titled Nothing Solid, which she calls a "vom-com". The film is scheduled for release in August and has helped her cope by bringing awareness to the misunderstood condition.
Medscape
04-06-2025
- Health
- Medscape
Management of Pediatric Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (NASPGHAN, 2025)
Editorial Note: These are some of the highlights of the guidelines without analysis or commentary. For more information, go directly to the guidelines by clicking the link in the reference. Guidelines on pediatric cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) were published in April 2025 by the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition .[1] Abortive Treatment Antimigraine agents, such as triptans and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are strongly recommended for treating acute episodes of pediatric CVS in patients who have a personal or family history of migraine. Other options for treating acute CVS episodes in children and adolescents are 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 and neurokinin 1 (NK-1) receptor antagonists. Administration of intravenous fluids is suggested for patients who do not respond to outpatient abortive therapy. Prophylactic Treatment To prevent CVS episodes, suggested nonpharmacologic approaches are trigger avoidance and the use of dietary supplements, such as coenzyme Q10, riboflavin, and magnesium. Medications that are suggested for prophylaxis include beta-blockers and NK-1 and 5-hydroxytryptamine 2A receptor antagonists. Tricyclic antidepressants may be considered for patients with frequent and severe symptoms. Because of their adverse effects, anticonvulsants are generally not recommended for prophylaxis and should be reserved for patients who have refractory CVS. For more information, please go to Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome.
