Projectile Vomiting: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Projectile Vomiting

Pyloric Stenosis

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

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]

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]

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

Pyloric Obstruction

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]

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]

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]

Sometimes the vomiting may be projectile, which, like pylorospasm and gastroesophageal reflux, may simulate hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.[5][6] The clinical presentation [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] of bilious vomiting points to congenital intestinal obstruction distal to the ampulla of Vater. [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. [nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk]

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

Gaucher's disease Acid beta-glucosidase Specialty Endocrinology Gaucher's disease or Gaucher disease () (GD) is a genetic disorder in which glucocerebroside (a sphingolipid, also known as glucosylceramide) accumulates in cells and certain organs. The disorder is characterized by bruising, fatigue, anemia, low blood[…] [en.wikipedia.org]

Dandy-Walker Syndrome

Definition Dandy-Walker syndrome refers to a group of specific, congenital (present at birth) brain malformations, and is a common cause of hydrocephalus (increased fluid in the brain). Description Dandy-Walker syndrome is more often referred to as Dandy-Walker malformation (DWM) or Dandy-Walker complex. The[…] [encyclopedia.com]

Cat Scratch Fever

The osteolysis associated with cat-scratch fever resembles more ominous conditions. The combination of osteolysis and unilateral regional adenopathy in a child or adolescent should suggest cat-scratch disease. [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]

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 less alert than usual Developmental delays The symptoms of hydrocephalus may look like other conditions or medical problems. [columbianeurology.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]

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]

Chemical Burn of the Esophagus

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]

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

Spontaneous Esophageal Perforation

Permanent link CopyPermanent link http://pascal-francis.inist.fr/vibad/index.php?action=getRecordDetail&idt=23791076 Other title Boerhaave's syndrome and pleural tuberculosis (en) Author ACHIR, A1 ; OUADNOUNI, Y1 ; BOUCHIKH, M1 ; MSOUGAR, Y1 ; SMAHI, M1 ; FENANE, H1 ; MAIDI, M1 ; OUCHANE, F1 ; EL MALKI, H. O2 ; BENOSMAN,[…] [pascal-francis.inist.fr]

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

BACKGROUND: Gaucher disease type 1 (GD1) was the first lysosomal storage disorder for which an effective enzyme replacement therapy was developed. We describe the management of eight GD1 patients in Slovenia who were diagnosed between the ages of 2 and 15 years. METHODS: Patients were individually assessed to[…] [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]

Craniosynostosis Type 6

(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 Increasing head circumference Developmental delays The symptoms of craniosynostosis may resemble other conditions or medical problems, so always work with your child [hopkinsmedicine.org]

vomiting Increasing head circumference Seizures Bulging eyes and the child’s inability to look upward with the head facing forward Developmental delays The symptoms of craniosynostosis [choc.org]

Galloway-Mowat Syndrome Type 5