Course and Outcome
Fitzpatrick et al. (2007) identified 41 children with cyclic vomiting. The mean age of the sample was 6 years at the onset of the syndrome, 8 years at first diagnosis, and 13 years at follow-up. As many as 39% of the children had resolution of symptoms immediately or within weeks of the diagnosis. Vomiting had resolved at the time of follow-up in 61% of the sample. Many children, including those in the remitted group, continued to have somatic symptoms such as headaches (in 42%) and abdominal pain (in 37%).
Most children who have this disorder miss on average 24 school days a year. The frequency of episodes is higher, for some people, during times of excitement. Charitable organizations to support sufferers and their families and to promote knowledge of CVS exist in several countries.
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