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Teen and Young Adult ER Visits Jump for Chronic Cannabis Sickness
['Tasha Stevens']
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Doctors are sounding the alarm after seeing a sharp increase in patients who smoke pot.
Intestinal Disorders Increase Among Marijuana UsersDoctors across the United States are seeing a drastic increase in heavy cannabis users seeking urgent care for a severe gastrointestinal illness.
According to KWTX, the surge involves a condition known as cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), which strikes regular, long-term marijuana users, particularly those who smoke the substance, causing intense stomach pain, persistent nausea, and bouts of vomiting.
Marijuana Users Flood Emergency RoomsResearchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control analyzed emergency room visits across approximately 7,500 health facilities nationwide.
Doctors say there is an urgent need to educate the public and investigate how modern high-potency THC derivatives, edibles, beverages, and vapes impact younger pot users.