symptoms in infants and children
children s health issues
Vomiting in Infants and Children
Vomiting can be beneficial by getting rid of toxic substances that have been swallowed. However, vomiting is most often caused by a disorder. Usually, the disorder is relatively harmless, but occasionally vomiting is a sign of a serious problem, such as a blockage in the stomach or intestine or increased pressure within the skull (intracranial hypertension). Likely causes of vomiting depend on the child’s age. Innewborns and infants,the most common causes of vomiting include Gastroenteritis in Children (infection of the digestive tract) due to a virus Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children None Inolder children,the most common cause is Gastroenteritis due to a virus Innewborns and infants,some causes, although less common, are important because they may be life threatening: Narrowing or blockage of the passage out of the stomach ( Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis ) in infants aged 3 to 6 weeks A blockage of the intestine caused by birth defects, such as twisting (volvulus) or narrowing (stenosis) of the intestine Sliding of one segment of intestine into another ( Intussusception ) in infants aged 3 to 36 months Food intolerance, Lactose Intolerance , and certain uncommon rare causes include serious infections (such as a Kidney Infection or 