Cyclic vomiting syndrome is hard to diagnose because there are no tell-tale tests to identify the condition. The diagnosis depends upon looking at the symptoms and medical history and by excluding more common diseases or disorders that can also cause nausea and vomiting. Diagnosis takes time because the a pattern or cycle to the vomiting has to be identified. The most important and difficult aspect of CVS is to be sure there is not an acute and life-threatening event in progress. So many diseases can cause vomiting-from bowel obstruction to epilepsy--that an accurate and timely diagnosis is critical. Because there is no way to prove the diagnosis of CVS, the physician must instead disprove every other diagnosis. This can be tedious, expensive, exhausting, and involve almost every system in the body. The first episode may be diagnosed as a stomach flu when nothing more serious turns up. Only after several episodes and several fruitless searches for a cause will a physician normally consider the diagnosis of cyclic vomiting syndrome.
More information on cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS)
What is cyclic vomiting syndrome? - Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a rare disorder characterized by recurring periods of vomiting in an otherwise normal child. What're the symptoms of cyclic vomiting syndrome? - Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome is characterized by recurrent, prolonged attacks of severe nausea, vomiting and prostration with no apparent cause. How is cyclic vomiting syndrome diagnosed? - The diagnosis of CVS depends upon looking at the symptoms and medical history and by excluding more common diseases or disorders. What is the treatment for cyclic vomiting syndrome? - Treatment varies, but people with cyclic vomiting syndrome are generally advised to get plenty of rest; sleep; and take medications that prevent a vomiting episode. What're the complications of cyclic vomiting syndrome? - The severe vomiting that defines cyclic vomiting syndrome is a risk factor for several complications. How to prevent cyclic vomiting syndrome? - People whose episodes are frequent and long-lasting may be treated during the symptom-free intervals in an effort to prevent or ease future episodes.
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