The medications that are used for CVS or cyclic vomiting syndrome include Tricyclic antidepressants such as Amitriptyline and anti-seizure medications like zonisamide and Topiramate.
And anti nausea medications like promethazine and Ondansetron can be used to help with the vomiting and nausea in cyclic vomiting syndrome.
Migraine medications like sumatriptan and sedatives and pain relievers like lorazepam can also help with cyclic vomiting syndrome.
Even mitochondrial supplements like Coenzyme Q10, L-carnitine, and riboflavin may be recommended, particularly if mitochondrial dysfunction is suspected.
The four phases of cyclic vomiting syndrome are the prodrome phase, the vomiting phase, the recovery phase and the well phase.
The root cause of cyclic vomiting syndrome are problems with the nerve signals between your brain and your digestive tract.
And problems with the way your brain and your endocrine system link react to stress are also said to cause cyclic vomiting syndrome.
Cyclic vomiting syndrome is a chronic functional condition of unknown pathogenesis.
Cyclic vomiting syndrome or CVS causes recurring episodes that last a single day to as long as multiple weeks.
Each episode in cyclic vomiting syndrome is divided into 4 phases, which are inter-episodic, prodrome, vomiting and recovery.
Eating certain foods like chocolate, cheese and foods that contain monosodium glutamate MSG can trigger cyclic vomiting syndrome in some people.
And adults with cyclic vomiting syndrome should also avoid alcohol as alcohol can also trigger cyclic vomiting syndrome.
Treatment for cyclic vomiting syndrome include staying hydrated and drinking plenty of fluids with glucose and electrolytes and or sometimes needing IV fluids and for severe dehydration you will need hospitalization and IV fluids.
And medications to reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes can also help with cyclic vomiting syndrome.
Cyclic vomiting syndrome can also be difficult to diagnose as there's no specific test for diagnosing and confirming cyclic vomiting syndrome.
And the vomiting may also be a sign of other conditions that must also be ruled out first.
A doctor often starts by asking you about you or your child's medical history and doing a physical exam for testing for and diagnosing cyclic vomiting syndrome.
Cyclic vomiting syndrome can occur in all ages, although most often cyclic vomiting syndrome starts in ages 3 to 7 years old children.
Although cyclic vomiting syndrome is more common in children, the number of adults with cyclic vomiting syndrome is also increasing.