treatment
The treatment of CVS is a difficult area, with little research to support one form of treatment over another. Treatment often progresses in an empirical manner, by trial and error on an individual basis.
The patient may be given any of the following:
It may take a while to find a medicine or combination of medicines that work, as not all these treatments work for everyone.
The patient may be given any of the following:
- Medicine to prevent nausea and vomiting – such as ondansetron
- Medicine for abdominal pain – such as ibuprofen or is severe cases opioids
- Medicine to control stomach acid production – such as ranitidine, lanzoprazole or omeprazole
- Migraine treatments – such as sumatriptan and propranolol
It may take a while to find a medicine or combination of medicines that work, as not all these treatments work for everyone.
When should you seek medical help?
You should seek medical help if
You should seek medical help right away if you have any signs or symptoms of dehydration during the vomiting phase. These signs and symptoms may include
- the medicines your doctor recommended or prescribed for the prodrome phase don’t relieve your symptoms
- your episode is severe and lasts more than several hours
- you are not able to take in foods or liquids for several hours
You should seek medical help right away if you have any signs or symptoms of dehydration during the vomiting phase. These signs and symptoms may include
- extreme thirst and dry mouth
- urinating less than usual
- dark-colored urine
- dry mouth
- decreased skin turgor, meaning that when your skin is pinched and released, the skin does not flatten back to normal right away
- sunken eyes or cheeks
- light-headedness or fainting
- thirst
- urinating less than usual, or no wet diapers for 3 hours or more
- lack of energy
- dry mouth
- no tears when crying
- decreased skin turgor
- sunken eyes or cheeks
- unusually cranky or drowsy behavior
Eating, Diet, & Nutrition for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
How can my diet help prevent or relieve cyclic vomiting syndrome?
Your diet will not help prevent or relieve episodes but will help you recover and keep you healthy.
Your doctor may recommend coenzyme Q10 , levocarnitine (L-carnitine), or riboflavin as dietary supplements to help prevent episodes.
What should I eat and drink if I have cyclic vomiting syndrome?
When your nausea and vomiting stop, you can generally go back to your regular diet right away. In some cases, you may want to start with clear liquids and go slowly back to your regular diet. You should eat well-balanced and nutritious meals between your episodes. Your doctors will recommend that you not skip meals in between episodes. If you are dehydrated, drink plenty of liquids that contain glucose and electrolytes, such as
What should I avoid eating if I have cyclic vomiting syndrome?
In between episodes, you should avoid eating foods that may have triggered past episodes. Eating certain foods such as chocolate, cheese, and foods with monosodium glutamate (MSG), may trigger an episode in some people. Adults may find drinking alcohol is a trigger.
Your diet will not help prevent or relieve episodes but will help you recover and keep you healthy.
Your doctor may recommend coenzyme Q10 , levocarnitine (L-carnitine), or riboflavin as dietary supplements to help prevent episodes.
What should I eat and drink if I have cyclic vomiting syndrome?
When your nausea and vomiting stop, you can generally go back to your regular diet right away. In some cases, you may want to start with clear liquids and go slowly back to your regular diet. You should eat well-balanced and nutritious meals between your episodes. Your doctors will recommend that you not skip meals in between episodes. If you are dehydrated, drink plenty of liquids that contain glucose and electrolytes, such as
- broths
- caffeine-free soft drinks
- fruit juices
- sports drinks
- oral rehydration solutions, such as Pedialyte
- Family eating nutritious foods.
What should I avoid eating if I have cyclic vomiting syndrome?
In between episodes, you should avoid eating foods that may have triggered past episodes. Eating certain foods such as chocolate, cheese, and foods with monosodium glutamate (MSG), may trigger an episode in some people. Adults may find drinking alcohol is a trigger.
