An unusual vomiting syndrome

Although it is unusual, cyclical vomiting syndrome is worth knowing about.  It is caused by the vomiting center of the brain being triggered -- it isn't a stomach issue at all!  It's unique aspects are:

• The attacks are sudden, with an abrupt start and end point
• The symptoms displayed during an attack tend to be similar to previous attacks
• Once the episode is over the patient quickly feels well again, as if she had never been sick at all

Interested to know more?  Check out this great article from Children's Hospital Boston!