Who Is Affected?
CVS is most commonly seen in children but also affects adults – in children it's usually diagnosed at ages three to seven.
Children who suffer migraines and sensitivity to light and sound are more likely to develop the condition.
CVS can clear up by the time the child becomes an adult.
Adult sufferers can have CVS for years to come and an adequate selection of medication is needed to control the symptoms.
It's not known exactly how common CVS is, but one study suggests that it affects around 1 out of 200,000 people.
Who is more likely to get cyclic vomiting syndrome?
You may be more likely to get cyclic vomiting syndrome if you have
Children who suffer migraines and sensitivity to light and sound are more likely to develop the condition.
CVS can clear up by the time the child becomes an adult.
Adult sufferers can have CVS for years to come and an adequate selection of medication is needed to control the symptoms.
It's not known exactly how common CVS is, but one study suggests that it affects around 1 out of 200,000 people.
Who is more likely to get cyclic vomiting syndrome?
You may be more likely to get cyclic vomiting syndrome if you have
- migraines or a family history of migraines
- a history of long-term marijuana use
- a tendency to get motion sickness
