Projectile Vomiting: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Projectile Vomiting

Pyloric Stenosis

Watch for these signs and symptoms: Projectile vomiting. [web.archive.org]

Presentation Projectile vomiting. Patient Data Age: 6 weeks Gender: Female Enlarged pylorus. [web.archive.org]

Projectile vomiting usually takes place soon after the end of a feeding, although in some cases it can happen hours later. [kidshealth.org]

Acquired Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

The patient experiences projectile vomiting of partially digested food after eating; the vomitus does not contain bile. [medindia.net]

But, it usually presents within the first 3-4 weeks of life and is noticed by the classic sign of projectile vomiting In case of any signs of poor feeding, projectile vomiting [dovemed.com]

The typical infant presents with nonbilious projectile vomiting and ... [weightssimpson.tk]

Congenital Pyloric Stenosis

The features of projectile vomiting, a pyloric olive and visible peristalsis were studied and their clinical and diagnostic significance was compared with that of radiological [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Two days later the baby was brought again to the family practitioner with a history that he has been vomiting almost every feed and the vomiting was projectile immediately [medindia.net]

Projectile vomiting (without bile) occurs shortly after eating. [merckmanuals.com]

Congenital Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

A 34-day-old girl was admitted with chief complaints of projectile vomiting and poor weight gain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

After an uncomplicated postoperative course with normal feeding and weight gain, projectile vomiting reoccurred. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The infant presented with nonbilious projectile vomiting at 4 weeks of age. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pyloric Obstruction

A cardiac echo showed tetrology of Fallot, for which prostaglandin therapy was started on the first day of life.The neonate developed projectile vomiting after feeds at the [sonoworld.com]

The gastric outlet obstruction then causes non-bilious, projectile vomiting (hallmark of the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis) which depletes hydrochloric acid from the stomach [forums.studentdoctor.net]

It may be projectile vomit, meaning that it travels several feet from the baby’s mouth. Dehydration. [healthline.com]

Intestinal Obstruction

vomiting Intestinal malrotation/volvulus: sudden-onset, bilious vomiting with acute abdomen symptoms Hirschsprung disease: failure to pass stool in first days of life, explosive [unboundmedicine.com]

vomiting after feeding and demands to be re-fed soon afterwards. [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]

Other types Projectile vomiting is vomiting that ejects the gastric contents with great force.[24] It is a classic symptom of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, in which [en.wikipedia.org]

Viral Gastroenteritis

The symptoms may include: Sudden onset of abdominal pain Dark-green vomiting (bile), not just light-green mucus Usually, but not always, projectile vomiting Agonizing pain [listentoyourgut.com]

Duodenal Atresia

Sometimes the vomiting may be projectile; which like pylorospasm and gastroesophageal reflux, may simulate hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. [5] [6] The clinical presentation [statpearls.com]

[…] of bilious vomiting points to congenital intestinal obstruction distal to the ampulla of Vater. [statpearls.com]

[…] because of failure of the epithelial solid cord to recanalize or excessive endodermal proliferation. [4] History and Physical Duodenal atresia presents early in life as vomiting [statpearls.com]

Gastroenteritis

vomiting watery diarrhoea Some people also have a slight fever, headaches, painful stomach cramps and aching limbs. [nhsinform.scot]

Other types Projectile vomiting is vomiting that ejects the gastric contents with great force.[24] It is a classic symptom of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, in which [en.wikipedia.org]

which can be projectile a mild fever Some people also have other symptoms, such as a loss of appetite, an upset stomach, aching limbs and headaches. [nhsinform.scot]

Partial Pyloric Obstruction

The patient experiences projectile vomiting of partially digested food after eating; the vomitus does not contain bile. [medindia.net]

Projectile vomiting usually takes place soon after the end of a feeding, although in some cases it can happen hours later. [kidshealth.org]

Infants with pyloric stenosis are hungry and feed well but vomit forcefully (projectile vomiting) shortly after eating. [msdmanuals.com]

Gaucher Disease

Summary Epidemiology The prevalence is approximately 1/100,000. The annual incidence of GD in the general population is about 1/60,000, but it can reach up to 1/1,000 in Ashkenazi Jewish populations. Clinical description The clinical manifestations of this disease are highly variable. GD type 1 (90% of cases) is the chronic[…] [orpha.net]

Dandy-Walker Syndrome

Dandy–Walker syndrome is a rare group of congenital human brain malformations. There are three subtypes which affect multiple organs to varying degrees, but the fundamental abnormalities involve the cerebellum which controls muscle coordination. The adjacent third and fourth ventricles are often affected, which[…] [en.wikipedia.org]

Cat Scratch Fever

Cat-scratch disease (CSD) is an infectious disease that results from a scratch or bite of a cat. Symptoms typically include a non-painful bump or blister at the site of injury and painful and swollen lymph nodes. People may feel tired, have a headache, or a fever. Symptoms typically begin within 3-14 days following[…] [en.wikipedia.org]

Pylorospasm

Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) HPS is congenital disease, where newborns present with projectile vomiting. [explainmedicine.com]

Abstract We compared sonographic images and measurements of patients diagnosed as having hypertrophic pyloric stenosis and pylorospasm among infants with projectile vomiting [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

METHODS: The data obtained prospectively from 91 consecutive patients studied between 1999 and 2002 by sonography for projectile vomiting were retrospectively reviewed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pneumatosis Vaginalis

What would you suspect with projectile bile stained vomiting? [brainscape.com]

A 4 week old baby is developing well and develops profuse and projectile vomiting after feeds. [brainscape.com]

vomiting, generally in children ages 4 to 8 weeks HYPOKALEMIC, HYPOCHLOREMIC, METABOLIC ALKALOSIS with PARADOXICAL ACIDURIA Renal Tubules resorbes sodium for volume loss [dailyabsitequestions.blogspot.com]

Brain Abscess

Other symptoms in your child can include: projectile vomiting high-pitched crying spasticity in the limbs Many of these symptoms closely resemble other diseases or health [healthline.com]

These symptoms are: Projectile vomiting Intense crying episodes Extremity spasticity. How is Brain Abscess Diagnosed? [epainassist.com]

[…] mental processing Confusion Decreased responsiveness Diminishing speech Reduced sensation Difficulty with movement Visual disturbances Personality or behavioral changes Vomiting [epainassist.com]

Intracranial Abscess

Other symptoms in your child can include: projectile vomiting high-pitched crying spasticity in the limbs Many of these symptoms closely resemble other diseases or health [healthline.com]

vomiting seizures in older children: fever complaints of severe headaches nausea and vomiting changes in personality or behavior changes in speech problems walking increased [columbianeurosurgery.org]

vomiting Seizures In older children: Fever Complaints of severe headaches Nausea and vomiting Changes in personality or behavior Changes in speech Problems walking Increased [chop.edu]

Hydrocephalus

vomiting Seizures Sleepiness or lack of alertness Very noticeable scalp veins In older children, headaches and visual changes may be seen. [chp.edu]

vomiting Sleepiness or decrease in alertness Developmental delays In cases where hydrocephalus is not congenital, but is due to a tumor, trauma, infection, or other causes [choa.org]

[…] high-pitched cry An inability to look upward while the baby’s head is facing forward Developmental delays Increased irritability Increasing head circumference Poor feeding habits Projectile [chp.edu]

Chemical Burn of the Esophagus

He ran to the bathroom, where he experienced the first of six rounds of projectile vomiting. [boston.com]

After running to the bathroom he projectile vomited six times and could not drink water from the faucet because of the severe pain in his mouth and throat, according to the [fortune.com]

Cicuta Maculata Poisoning

Upon human consumption, nausea, vomiting, and tremors occur within 30–60 minutes, followed by severe cramps, projectile vomiting, and convulsions. [en.wikipedia.org]

Nausea, vomiting, and tremors occur within 30-60 minutes of ingestion, followed by severe cramps, projectile vomiting, and painful convulsions; death can occur within a few [wildmedicinal.wordpress.com]

Spontaneous Esophageal Perforation

Douleur thoracique et vomissement: attention au syndrome de boerhaave ALLONNEAU A, LEFORT H, MICHEL-MLYNSKI AC, JOST D, TOURTIER JP. Chest pain and vomiting: Beware of BoerhaaveÂ syndrome. Med Emergency, MJEM 2016; 24:22-5. Mots clÃ©s : douleur thoracique, dyspnÃ©e, emphysÃ¨me sous cutanÃ©, syndrome de[…] [mjemonline.com]

Mechanical Ileus

Bibliografía Bernardi MP, Warrier S, Lynch AC, Heriot AG. Acute and chronic pseudo-obstruction: a current update. ANZ J Surg. 2015; 85(10): 709-14. Di Lorenzo C. Pseudo-obstruction: current approaches. Gastroenterology. 1999; 116: 980-7. De Giorgio R, Cogliandro RF, Barbara G, Corinaldesi R, Stanghellini V. Chronic[…] [sapd.es]

Gaucher Disease Type 1

Drugs. 2015 Sep;75(14):1669-78. doi: 10.1007/s40265-015-0468-9. Author information 1 Springer, Private Bag 65901, Mairangi Bay, 0754, Auckland, New Zealand. demail@springer.com. Abstract Oral eliglustat (Cerdelga®) is approved in several countries for the long-term treatment of adults with Gaucher disease type 1 (GD1)[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis 1

associated with projectile vomiting beginning in the second or third week of life, usually in males. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

In contrast, projectile vomiting was controlled within 10 days in 17 patients. [adc.bmj.com]

Projectile vomiting usually takes place soon after the end of a feeding, although in some cases it can happen hours later. [kidshealth.org]

Galloway-Mowat Syndrome Type 2

Such gastroesophageal reflux may cause affected infants to spit up and/or vomit repeatedly; in some cases, vomiting may be particularly forceful (projectile vomiting). [rarediseases.org]

Galloway-Mowat Syndrome Type 7

Such gastroesophageal reflux may cause affected infants to spit up and/or vomit repeatedly; in some cases, vomiting may be particularly forceful (projectile vomiting). [rarediseases.org]

Galloway-Mowat Syndrome Type 6

Such gastroesophageal reflux may cause affected infants to spit up and/or vomit repeatedly; in some cases, vomiting may be particularly forceful (projectile vomiting). [rarediseases.org]

Craniosynostosis

(soft spot located on the top of the head) Sleepiness (or less alert than usual) Scalp veins may be very noticeable Increased irritability High-pitched cry Poor feeding Projectile [choc.org]

vomiting seizures bulging eyes and an inability of the child to look upward with the head facing forward developmental delays The key to treating craniosynostosis is early [ana-neurosurgery.com]

vomiting, altered head growth rates, seizures, bulging eyes and developmental delays. [stanfordchildrens.org]

Orotic Aciduria Type 2

vomiting Ivory epiphyses Straight clavicles Generalized myoclonic seizures Easy fatigability Sudden cardiac death Anterior hypopituitarism Visual hallucinations Increased [mendelian.co]

[…] of the metacarpals Distal symphalangism Epidermal acanthosis Generalized microdontia Sloping forehead Moyamoya phenomenon Proximal femoral epiphysiolysis High iliac wings Projectile [mendelian.co]

Kleefstra Syndrome 1

He was reportedly well until the 19th day of life when he presented with projectile vomiting and was diagnosed with pyloric stenosis. [hindawi.com]