Emergency room doctors are reporting an increase in patients experiencing a condition they’ve dubbed ‘scromiting,’ a painful syndrome characterized by episodes of screaming and vomiting, often linked to cannabis use. The condition shares symptoms with cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), which involves recurrent episodes of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and headaches that can affect both children and adults.
During an episode of CVS, individuals may vomit or retch multiple times per hour, with episodes lasting for several days before subsiding for weeks or months. Experts emphasize that identifying and avoiding triggers is crucial for managing the disorder. While the notes do not specify the exact timeline or geographic location of these increased ER visits, the phenomenon highlights a potential health concern associated with cannabis consumption.