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Projectile vomiting is vomiting that ejects the gastric contents with great force. It is a classic symptom of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis , in which it typically follows feeding and can be so forceful that some material exits through the nose.
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May 28, 2023 · Projectile vomiting is when your body expels vomit with more force than usual. It’s one of your body’s reactions to something it recognizes as toxic, but there are medical conditions that can...
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Surgery. Epidemiology. References. External links. Pyloric stenosis is a narrowing of the opening from the stomach to the first part of the small intestine (the pylorus ). [1] . Symptoms include projectile vomiting without the presence of bile. [1] . This most often occurs after the baby is fed. [1] .
3.1 Nausea and vomiting (newborn) 3.2 Nausea and vomiting infant (<12 mo) 3.3 Nausea and vomiting child (>12 mo) 4 Evaluation. 4.1 Pediatric signs of dehydration; 5 Management. 5.1 Pediatric acute gastroenteritis treatment; 6 Disposition. 6.1 Discharge; 6.2 Admission and/or Observation; 7 See Also; 8 External Links; 9 References
Feb 26, 2018 · In infants. In adults. Complications. Outlook. Projectile vomiting causes vomit to be forcefully sent out of the body. The causes of projectile vomiting in adults and infants are often...
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Aug 25, 2017 · Projectile vomiting is a type of severe vomiting in which stomach contents can be forcefully propelled several feet away from you. It usually comes in shorter, more...
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May 23, 2023 · Children's Health Guide. What to Know About Projectile Vomiting in Children. Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on May 23, 2023. Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors. Projectile...
