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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

• None

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.