Important

It is possible that the main title of the report Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.

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.

Resources for the Topic

Outside Pakistan:

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA)
3585 Cedar Hill Road NW
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
Tel: (614)837-2586
Fax: (614)837-6543
Email: waitesd@cvsaonline.org
Internet: http://www.cvsaonline.org

National Headache Foundation
428 West Saint James Place
Second Floor
Chicago, IL 60614-2750
Tel: (773)388-6399
Fax: (773)525-7357
Tel: (888)643-5552
Internet: http://www.headaches.org