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Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome as a Migraine Variant in Adults: A Case Report
Karim Borei1, Mohammad Obadah Nakawah1
1Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, TX.
Pain Medicine Case Reports
|June 27, 2025
Summary
Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) in adults may be a variant of migraine. Effective antimigraine therapy successfully controlled symptoms in a reported case, suggesting a link between these conditions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) causes severe nausea and vomiting attacks.
- The link between CVS and migraine in adults is not well-established.
Observation:
- A case of adult-onset CVS with prolonged symptoms causing significant morbidity.
- Atypical migraine was suspected as the underlying cause.
Findings:
- Antimigraine therapy effectively controlled the patient's CVS symptoms.
- This case supports CVS as a potential migraine variant in adults.
Implications:
- Recognizing CVS as a migraine variant can improve understanding and treatment.
- Further research is needed to confirm the association and guide therapeutic strategies.
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