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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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The vomiting is often described as non-bile stained ("non bilious") and "projectile vomiting", because it is more forceful than the usual spitting up (gastroesophageal reflux) seen at this age. Some infants present with poor feeding and weight loss but others demonstrate normal weight gain.
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May 28, 2023 · Find out what you need to know about projectile vomiting, and discover the pros, cons, risks, and benefits, and how it may affect health.
In severe cases of bowel obstruction or constipation (such as those related to clozapine treatment) fecal vomiting has been identified as a cause of death. Fecal vomiting occurs when the bowel is obstructed for some reason, and intestinal contents cannot move normally.
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 violent bursts than other...
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Feb 26, 2018 · Projectile vomiting causes vomit to be forcefully sent out of the body. The causes of projectile vomiting in adults and infants are often different, and treatment varies depending on why it...
Dec 2, 2022 · Symptoms & causes. Diagnosis & treatment. Overview. Pylorus Enlarge image. Pyloric stenosis Enlarge image. Pyloric stenosis is an uncommon condition in infants that blocks food from entering the small intestine.
