Cyclic vomiting syndrome

Cyclic vomiting syndrome

Definition

A rare functional disorder characterized by recurrent, stereotypical episodes of severe nausea and vomiting separated by symptom-free intervals. Episodes are often accompanied by pallor, lethargy, and abdominal pain. The condition shows a strong association with migraine headaches and may have maternal inheritance patterns suggestive of mitochondrial involvement.

Also known as cyclic vomiting syndrome — per MONDO

Also identified as