Projectile-vomiting: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for projectile vomiting

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]

(Ogilvie syndrome) Volvulus Pediatric Considerations In young children and infants, consider: Pyloric stenosis: infant 3 to 6 weeks of age with postprandial, nonbilious, projectile [unboundmedicine.com]

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]

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

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]

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 (non bile-stained fluid) Weight loss, child becomes emaciated and dehydrated. Hypertrophied pylorus is palpated in the epigastrium (“olive”). [medicinembbs.blogspot.com]

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]

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]

Partial Pyloric Obstruction

Symptoms include persistent projectile vomiting (not simply 'spitting up') and hunger after vomiting. [aboutkidshealth.ca]

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]

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]

Dandy-Walker Syndrome

Two patients with the Dandy-Walker malformation first developed neurologic symptoms in adult life. In both patients there was normal motor and intellectual development during childhood, but as adults they had gradual evolution of brain stem and cerebellar signs and obstructive hydrocephalus. Following resection of[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cat Scratch Fever

Cat-scratch disease is a common infection that usually presents as tender lymphadenopathy. It should be included in the differential diagnosis of fever of unknown origin and any lymphadenopathy syndrome. Asymptomatic, bacteremic cats with Bartonella henselae in their saliva serve as vectors by biting and clawing[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

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]

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]

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

This is called projectile vomiting, and it may be a sign of pyloric stenosis, a condition that can lead to serious problems like malnourishment and dehydration. [babycenter.com]

The most common symptoms of GERD in infants and children are repeated non-projectile vomiting (spitting up), persistent coughing, and wheezing. [diet.com]

Also let your doctor know if your baby vomits forcefully after feedings. [babycenter.com]

Food Allergy

vomiting, diarrhea, and failure to thrive. [18] Cow milk and soy protein formulas are usually responsible for these reactions. [emedicine.com]

[17] Non–IgE-mediated gastrointestinal food allergy Food protein–induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) typically manifests in the first few months of life with severe projectile [emedicine.com]

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]

Food Poisoning

S. aureus - Vomiting (often projectile) little or no diarrhea, no fever. [atsu.edu]

Atopic Dermatitis

vomiting, choking, and trouble swallowing. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] year-old Caucasian female with long-standing history of AD successfully treated with MMF presented to the dermatology clinic for follow-up appointment with 3 months' history of projectile [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

Scoliosis

Early recognition of the nonspecific symptoms of abdominal pain, abdominal distension, bilious or projectile vomiting, hypoactive bowel sounds, and anorexia plays a key role [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

Esophagitis

It is typically effortless, although it may appear to be forceful and even projectile in some infants. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

Vomiting is distinguished from regurgitation by the following physiologic factors: 1) a central nervous system emetic reflex; 2) retrograde upper intestinal contractions; [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

Chronic Alcoholism

Due to the intense provocation, pitta enters the rasayanis (channels of nutrition, oesophagus here), moves upwards in a projectile and causes vomiting causing severe pain [easyayurveda.com]

vomiting, comes in quick successions Dushta chardi – vomitus contains severe contaminated material The person who has the above said symptoms of sannipataja chardi is said [easyayurveda.com]

Prasakta trishna – repeated thirst Prasakta shwasa – repeated bouts of breathlessness or dyspnoea Prasakta hikka – repeated bouts of hiccoughs Ativega – severe bouts of projectile [easyayurveda.com]

Infantile Colic

vomiting; more common in boys; presents at two to six weeks of age Clinical dehydration, palpable pyloric mass or “olive” in right midepigastrium, visualization of gastric [web.archive.org]

[…] uncomplicated reflux; 24-hour pH monitoring may be used for complicated reflux; endoscopy for persistent symptoms Pyloric stenosis Normal appetite, progressive nonbilious projectile [web.archive.org]

Astroblastoma

The patient presented with 2 months history of progressive headache with projectile vomiting for last 2 months. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Case report A 16-year-old, otherwise healthy boy presented with progressive headache and projectile vomiting for 2 months. [cancerjournal.net]

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

When they got to the hospital, half his face was numb, the muscles in his hands and legs constricted and froze, and he projectile vomited. [eu.usatoday.com]

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]

Lactose Intolerance

Casein allergy is usually detected in babies by projectile vomiting, colic or other troublesome conditions. [foodintol.com]

Symptoms including hives, eczema, projectile vomiting, asthma and diarrhea are common. Again - the Journal Method easily identifies casein allergy. [foodintol.com]

Gram-Negative Septicaemia

vomiting. [medicinenet.com]

[…] the mother (possible puerperal sepsis due to infection in her reproductive tract) at time of delivery, cloudy or smelly amniotic fluid, abnormal vital signs, seizures, and projectile [medicinenet.com]