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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) is an unexplained
3disorder of children and adults that was first described by
4Dr. Samuel Gee in 1882; this rare condition is characterized
5by recurrent, prolonged attacks of severe nausea, vomiting,
6and prostration; vomiting occurs at frequent intervals for
7hours or days; CVS episodes tend to be similar to each other in
8symptoms and duration and are self-limited with return of
9normal health between episodes; the cause of CVS remains
10unknown; and
 
11    WHEREAS, CVS begins at any age and can persist for months,
12years, or decades; episodes may recur several times a month or
13several times a year; females are affected slightly more than
14males; a person suffering from CVS may be prone to motion
15sickness, and there is often a family history of migraine;
16there is a high likelihood that children's episodes will be
17replaced by migraine headaches during late adolescence; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Episodes of CVS may begin at any time but often
19start during the early morning hours; sufferers experience
20relentless nausea with repeated bouts of vomiting or retching;
21the person is pale, listless, and resists talking; they often
22drool or spit and have an extreme thirst; they may experience
23intense abdominal pain and less often headache, low-grade

 

 

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1fever, and diarrhea; prolonged vomiting may cause mild
2bleeding from irritation of the esophagus; the symptoms are
3frightening to the sufferer and family and can be
4life-threatening if delayed treatment leads to dehydration;
5and
 
6    WHEREAS, CVS has been difficult to diagnose because it is
7infrequently recognized and often misdiagnosed as stomach flu
8or food poisoning; there are as yet no blood tests, x-rays, or
9other specific procedures used to diagnose the disorder; the
10diagnosis is made by careful review of the patient's history,
11physical examination, and lab studies to rule out other
12diseases that may cause vomiting similar to CVS; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Although some patients know of nothing that
14triggers CVS attacks, many identify specific circumstances
15that seem to initiate their episodes; the most frequently
16reported triggers include colds, flus, other infections,
17menstrual periods, emotional stress, and intense excitement
18brought on by such events as birthdays, holidays, and
19vacations; specific foods or anesthetics may also play a role;
20and
 
21    WHEREAS, CVS treatment is generally supportive with much
22importance placed on early intervention; a dark quiet
23environment is critical for sleep; hospitalizations and

 

 

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1intravenous fluid replacement may be necessary; medication
2trials often succeed in preventing, shortening, or aborting
3episodes; links have been made between CVS and mitochondrial
4disease along with the use of CoQ10, L-Carnitine, and other
5supplements; it is important to work with a supportive
6physician who does their best to understand CVS; and
 
7    WHEREAS, The foundation of long-term CVS management
8involves a responsive, collaborative doctor-patient-family
9relationship, sensitive to stresses caused by the illness and
10to triggers such as feelings and attitudes that may predispose
11to attacks; consistent, accessible physician care by a care
12coordinator who understands and communicates the nature of
13CVS, regardless of specialty, is vital to the family's
14well-being; and
 
15    WHEREAS, The Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA)
16was founded in 1993 and advocates tirelessly to make others
17aware of how challenging CVS can be and how important it is to
18find a cure; with assistance from the North American Society
19for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition and
20the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society, the
21CVSA produced necessary guidelines for the diagnosis and
22treatment of both pediatric and adult CVS and, in 2012,
23supported a breakthrough in treating CVS with the
24establishment of the first emergency room protocol model;

 

 

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1therefore, be it
 
2    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
3ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare March 5,
42022 as Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Awareness Day in the State of
5Illinois; and be it further
 
6    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
7presented to the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association with our
8sincere appreciation for their efforts.