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Cases of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), a serious side effect of long-term cannabis use, are rising

The condition has been dubbed “scromiting” — a combination of screaming and vomiting — as many patients will scream due to painful and persistent vomiting

CHS was recently given an official medical diagnosis code, enabling researchers worldwide to track the condition

A side effect of long-term marijuana use — dubbed “scromiting” — is on the rise nationwide.

Medically, the term refers to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), cycles of persistent nausea, severe vomiting and abdominal pain after long-term use of cannabis, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Vomiting and retching can occur up to five times an hour.

Other symptoms also include loss of appetite and

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