Cyclic vomiting syndrome: an overview for clinicians

Introduction: Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is an under recognized entity causing significant impact on patient's lifestyle. CVS is characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting leading to many emergency department presentations prior to diagnosis. Patients often have lengthy delays in starting appropriate therapy leading to significant physical and financial hardship. Most cases of cyclic vomiting syndrome are...