Hyperemesis means vomiting. Long term marijuana use can result in stomach pains, vomiting, nausea and abdominal pain. A warm bath or shower can give some temporary use; however the only way to cure cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (chs) is to stop using marijuana. It is prevalent in a bout a third of those who use marijuana. Symptoms of chs are, nausea, especially in the mornings; repeated vomiting or retching (making sound of vomiting) up to five times an hour; intense abdominal discomfort or pain; fear of vomiting; and loss of appetite. As noted hot showers or bathes can help reduce symptoms. These can lead to compulsive bathing or showering--up for hours every day. This illness comes in stages: Prodromal phase, most common in persons who have used marijuana wince teen years--marked by abdominal pain, morning nausea, and fear of throwing up rather than actually throwing up. Hyperemetic phase, this phase lasts a couple days and has vomiting and nausea, compulsive bathing and food restriction. It may also include scromiting--vomiting and scream due to the intense pain. Recovery phase you stop using marijuana--even small amounts. Usually symptoms disappear in a few weeks.
People who use marijuana long term are at risk of CHS, but not everyone who uses long term will develop CHS.
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