Persistent Vomiting: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Persistent Vomiting

Congenital Pyloric Stenosis

Due to the loss of hydrochloric acid in the gastric contents from persistent vomiting, patients are at risk of electrolyte imbalance, specifically the characteristic hypochloremic [radiopaedia.org]

vomiting. [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] but do not increase morbidity and actually may decrease the time to hospital discharge Addition of an H2 receptor blocker sometimes can be beneficial Treat persistent vomiting [emedicine.medscape.com]

Reye Syndrome

Homepage Rare diseases Search Search for a rare disease Reye syndrome Disease definition A rare, systemic disease characterized by persistent vomiting with confusion, lethargy [orpha.net]

The persistent vomiting classically seen with Reye's syndrome can result in electrolyte abnormalities and dehydration, especially in young children. [ebmconsult.com]

Symptoms of Reye Syndrome include: Unusual sleepiness or lack of energy Diarrhea and rapid breathing in infants and toddlers Persistent vomiting in children and teenagers [healthlinkbc.ca]

Pyloric Obstruction

Persistent vomiting may lead to dehydration, electrolyte and acid–base derangements: Chronic symptoms may lead to weight loss, malnutrition, failure to thrive Hypokalemic [emergency.unboundmedicine.com]

Patient had complaints of persistent vomiting with significant weight loss. [bhj.org.in]

Persistent vomiting can quickly lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, which can be life-threatening. Babies will fail to gain weight (or will lose weight). [health.state.mn.us]

Pylorospasm

Always have to think of increased ICP, subdural hematoma Systemic infections can also cause persistent vomiting. 15. [slideshare.net]

vomiting. [en.wikipedia.org]

Abdominal Migraine

Some short-term illnesses, like the flu, can cause persistent vomiting that results in weight loss. [livestrong.com]

This helped with the persistent vomiting, but he is still experiencing intractable nausea. [health.heraldtribune.com]

Alarm symptoms (see above) : Alarm symptoms more likely: Vomiting generally equally likely but beware persistent or significant vomiting. Chronic severe diarrhoea. [patient.info]

Brain Neoplasm

Common symptoms include: new, persistent headaches seizures (epileptic fits) persistent nausea, vomiting and drowsiness mental or behavioural changes, such as changes in personality [nhs.uk]

Common symptoms include: severe, persistent headaches seizures (fits) persistent nausea, vomiting and drowsiness mental or behavioural changes, such as memory problems or [nhs.uk]

[…] or when bending over or coughing persistent nausea and vomiting drowsiness vision problems – such as blurred vision, floaters and loss of vision that may come and go seizures [nhsinform.scot]

Zinc Chloride Poisoning

Even small quantities can cause poisoning, with the symptoms of increased salivation, persistent vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Fatal cases have been reported. [britannica.com]

Partial Small Bowel Obstruction

Metabolic alkalosis can be seen in patients with persistent vomiting. Hematocrit may be elevated in severe dehydration. [saem.org]

Operative management VS Non operative management Patients without the signs of strangulation or peritonitis or history of persistent vomiting or combination of CT scan signs [wjes.biomedcentral.com]

Recommendations In absence of signs of strangulation and history of persistent vomiting or combined CT-scan signs (free fluid, mesenteric edema, small-bowel feces sign, devascularization [wjes.biomedcentral.com]

Cardiac Glycoside Poisoning

Even though all symptomatic patients had persistent vomiting, severe yellow oleander induced cardiotoxicity was associated with hyperkalaemia. [heart.bmj.com]

Zollinger Ellison Syndrome

Persistent severe vomiting in pregnancy may be caused by underlying disease and should be investigated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Heartburn Nausea Vomiting Persistent weakness Gastrointestinal bleeding Unintentional weight loss Poor appetite Presence of anemia How Is Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Diagnosed [epainassist.com]

Symptoms of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Include: Pain in the abdomen Persistent diarrhea Burning and aching discomfort in the upper part of the abdomen Presence of acid reflux [epainassist.com]

Lead Poisoning

Encephalopathy can then begin suddenly and worsen over the next several days, resulting in persistent, forceful vomiting; poor coordination and difficulty walking; confusion [merckmanuals.com]

Acetaminophen Overdose

[…] tolerate oral NAC but delay in treatment will result in a decrease in the efficacy of NAC (eg, beyond 10 hours post ingestion); Has persistent vomiting in spite of attempted [calsprogram.org]

Jaundice Confusion Blurred vision Changes in skin color Persistent headache Fast heart beat Fever accompanied by light headedness Passing out blood in urine Experiencing [symptoma.com]

If the child has a sore throat (especially with high fever, headache, or nausea/vomiting), consult the doctor promptly. [webmd.com]

Basilar Migraine

Ophthalmoplegic migraine begins with a headache felt in the eye and is accompanied by vomiting. [healthcommunities.com]

PPPD actually is an acronym for a psychiatric diagnosis, " Persistent postural perceptive Dizziness ". [dizziness-and-balance.com]

Children with cyclic vomiting syndrome rarely require evaluation by a gastroenterologist to exclude other gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Porphyria

Megan Railling "Megan was a typical healthy teenager until, for no explainable reason, she became ill with persistent vomiting, abdominal symptoms, bowel dysfunction and major [web.archive.org]

It is caused by autonomic nerve dysfunction and frequently is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and constipation. [cghjournal.org]

Autonomic neuropathy affecting the cardiovascular system is manifest by tachycardia and systemic arterial hypertension, which may persist after the attack resolves. [cghjournal.org]

Acute Intermittent Porphyria

vomiting, hyponatraemia, convulsions, psychosis or neuropathy. [doi.org]

Read more about Megan Meet Ariel Learn how Ariel’s persistence took her from surgery for a broken nose, to vomiting, pain, and dangerously high blood pressure, to five misdiagnoses [isitaip.com]

[…] worry and fear 0000739 Depressivity Depression 0000716 Insomnia Difficulty staying or falling asleep 0100785 Myalgia Muscle ache Muscle pain [ more ] 0003326 Nausea and vomiting [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Heavy Metal Poisoning

Encephalopathy can then begin suddenly and worsen over the next several days, resulting in persistent, forceful vomiting; poor coordination and difficulty walking; confusion [merckmanuals.com]

Clinical presentation • Nausea, persistent vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain are the hallmark of most acute metal ingestions. • Dehydration is common. [slideshare.net]

Delta Aminolevulinate Dehydrase Deficiency

vomiting, hyponatraemia, convulsions, psychosis or neuropathy. [journals.sagepub.com]

Case 3 A 27-year-old woman developed abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting attributable to hyperemesis gravidarum as she was 7 weeks pregnant. [karger.com]

It is caused by autonomic nerve dysfunction and frequently is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and constipation. [cghjournal.org]

Variegate Porphyria

Attacks can persist for several weeks and manifest as intense abdominal pain, and neurological and psychological symptoms. [orpha.net]

The abdominal pain is often associated with lumbago irradiating to the thighs, and with nausea, vomiting and constipation. [orpha.net]

Suppurative Labyrinthitis

It may be associated with nausea, vomiting, and eye nystagmus. The cause is often not clear. [en.wikipedia.org]

Four limbs feel tired and heavy Abdominal and epigastric distention after eating Maybe acid regurgitation or vomiting Loose stools Shortness of breath T: Pale and flabby [americandragon.com]

Neuronitis Vestibular Neuronitis is characterized by the sudden onset of disabling vertigo often associated with nausea and vomiting without auditory symptoms. [michiganear.com]

Lassa Fever

Her symptoms reappeared, accompanied by persistent vomiting, shooting pain in the right ear, neck pain, paresthesias, and alopecia. She lost 4 kg. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The virus exhibits persistent, asymptomatic infection with profuse urinary virus excretion in the ubiquitous rodent vector, Mastomys natalensis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] zoonotic illness caused by Lassa virus, an arenavirus known to be responsible for a severe haemorrhagic fever characterised by fever, muscle aches, sore throat, nausea, vomiting [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acute Arsenic Poisoning

Five or six hours later the patient had a violent response: persistent internal hemorrhage occurred, manifested by black vomit, passage of tarry stools, heavy perspiration [napoleon.org]

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

Vomiting during this phase can be overwhelming and may persist until the patient stops their cannabis use. [remedycolumbia.com]

Patients experience persistent vomiting, which can last for hours. Abdominal discomfort turns into severe pain, and can lead to dehydration and ultimately weight loss. [dinafem.org]

Felton, D, Zitomersky, N, Manzi, S, et al. 13-year-old girl with recurrent, episodic, persistent vomiting: out of the pot and into the fire. [cambridge.org]

Acute Hepatic Porphyria

No-charge genetic testing for acute hepatic porphyria Alnylam has partnered with Invitae to offer genetic testing at no charge for individuals who may carry a gene mutation known to be associated with acute hepatic porphyria (AHP). On average, it takes up to 15 years from symptom onset for a patient to receive[…] [invitae.com]

Arsenic Trioxide

If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. People using this medication may have serious side effects. [webmd.com]

[…] bleeding or oozing from puncture sites, mouth, or nose severe nausea shakiness sore mouth or tongue swelling of the eyelids, lips, or face vomiting of blood or material that [mayoclinic.org]

(vomiting more than 4-5 times in a 24-hour period) Rapid heartbeat (recurrent or persistent - does not go away) Diarrhea (4-6 episodes in a 24-hour period) Unusual bleeding [chemocare.com]

Cicuta Maculata Poisoning

Toxicon. 2011 Jan;57(1):157-61. doi: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2010.11.009. Epub 2010 Nov 20. Author information 1 USDA ARS Poisonous Plant Research Laboratory, 1150 E. 1400 N., Logan, UT 84341, USA. Kip.panter@ars.usda.gov Abstract It is well understood that water hemlock tubers are highly toxic to animals and to humans. However,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Apomorphine

If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. [webmd.com]

Side Effects Redness/swelling/pain/ itching at the injection site, nausea, vomiting, headache, sweating, dizziness, drowsiness, yawning, or runny nose may occur. [webmd.com]

Colloid Cyst of the Third Ventricle

Giant or huge colloid cysts of the third ventricle up to of more than 3 cm in diameter are extremely rare. The patient presented with symptoms of increased intracranial pressure, including headache, vomiting, and papilledema. Computerized tomographic (CT) scan revealed a hypodense, huge colloid cyst of the third[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pyloric Stenosis

A 24-year-old woman presented with a history of persistent vomiting for at least 3 months. This resulted in severe dehydration with risk of acute kidney injury. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms include forceful vomiting, being hungry after vomiting and weight loss or poor weight gains. If your baby has persistent vomiting, see your GP immediately. [rch.org.au]

Persistent vomiting can quickly lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, which can be life-threatening. Babies will fail to gain weight (or will lose weight). [health.state.mn.us]

Veratrum Album

Two new cases of Veratrum poisoning are described. Clinical symptoms occurred quickly, within 30 min. Vomiting, a fall in blood pressure and bradycardia were observed. The outcome was favourable in both cases, producing a cure without sequellae. Examination of the literature showed that such cases are nearly always[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Jamaican Vomiting Sickness

Jamaican vomiting sickness is an acute illness caused by the toxins hypoglycin A and hypoglycin B, which are present in fruit of the ackee tree. While in the fully ripened arils, hypoglycin A is at levels of less than 0.1 ppm, in unripe arils it can be over 1000 ppm; and cause vomiting and even death. Some countries in[…] [en.wikipedia.org]