PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Stephanie Rose CHS Foundation is raising awareness of a rarely known condition.
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is an often misdiagnosed condition in someone who may use cannabis consistently over a long period of time. According to the Cleveland Clinic, up to 33 percent of frequent cannabis users seeking emergency room care displayed its symptoms of nausea, intense abdominal pain and vomiting. This can cause dehydration, loss of appetite, electrolyte imbalance and kidney failure.
Cannabis is often used to reduce pain and nausea and promote the appetite, especially with those undergoing chemotherapy. CHS does the opposite…