Vomiting Flashcards
1
Q
What is vomiting?
A
Forceful ejection of gastric contents
2
Q
What is the difference between vomiting and posseting/regurg?
A
Vomiting is forceful
Posseting is non-forceful return of milk
3
Q
What are causes of vomiting in infants <2 years?
A
GOR Pyloric stenosis Hirschsprung disease Food allergy Eosinophilic oedophagitis Infection
4
Q
What are causes of vomiting in children 2-5 years?
A
Gastroenteritis Infection Intestinal obstruction Coeliac disease Testicular torsion Raised ICP
5
Q
What are causes of vomiting in children >5 years?
A
Gastroenteritis Infection Peptic ulceration Abdominal migraine Cyclical vomiting syndrome DKA Anorexia Pregnancy
6
Q
What are red flag features of vomting?
A
Projectile Bile stained Blood stained Abdo pain Abdo distenstion Hepatosplenomegaly Blood in stool Faltering growth
