Welcome to Episode 2 of “Episodes,” the official podcast of the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA). A trusted source for patient stories, medical insight, and meaningful advocacy on all things Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS).

Join us on this episode as we delve into the Why's and How's of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome with Dr. Bruno Chumpitazi, Pediatric Gastroenterologist and current Division Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Duke University School of Medicine. Explore CVS as a disorder of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), unpacking its strong links to migraine biology, the role of triggers like stress and diet, and why factors like sleep are critical for management. Dr. Chumpitazi also addresses the challenges of diagnosis, the reasons behind the pediatric-to-adult transition, and the impact of hormones.

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