Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

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Synonyms

Abdominal Migraine
Childhood Cyclic Vomiting
Chronic Vomiting in Childhood
Periodic Syndrome
Recurrent Vomiting
Bilious Attacks

Disorder Subdivisions

None

General Discussion

Cyclic vomiting syndrome is a rare digestive disorder that affects children and adults. This disorder is characterized by chronic nausea, vomiting, extreme fatigue, motion sickness, abdominal pain and, in some cases, dizziness (vertigo) that may last for hours to days. These episodes of symptoms seem to be similar in onset and duration for each affected individual. The exact cause of cyclic vomiting syndrome is not known.
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Resources

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA)
2819 West Highland Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
USA
Tel: 4143427880
Fax: 4143428980
Email: cvsa@cvsaonline.org
Internet: http://www.cvsaonline.org

National Headache Foundation
820 North Orleans
Suite 217
Chicago, IL 60610-3132
USA
Fax: 3124609049
Tel: 8886435552
Email: info@headaches.org
Internet: http://www.headaches.org

NIH/National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
2 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3570
Tel: (301)654-3810
Fax: (301)907-8906
Tel: (800)891-5389
Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.niddk.nih.gov

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The information provided in this report is not intended for diagnostic purposes. It is provided for informational purposes only. NORD recommends that affected individuals seek the advice or counsel of their own personal physicians.
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Last Updated: 4/25/2002
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