Q: what is the definition or description of: projectile vomiting?

Forceful vomiting: For example, a child sitting on your lap and projectile vomiting could completely clear your lap with the material vomited, forcefully projecting it away from himself. This often occurs when there is an obstruction to emptying the stomach at the pyloris, a muscle at the far end of the stomach where it meets the small intestine.

Q: is non projectile vomiting serious? what should i do if i had this?

Vomiting: Non projectile vomiting speaks more for a viral infection type of vomiting. Projectile vomiting speaks more of an obstruction of your GI tract.Stay on a bland diet, nothing greasy or fried drink electrolyte containg fluids so you don't dehydrate.

Q: can it be possible to damage your intestines or organs from projectile vomiting?

Esophagus: you could get some minor tears in blood vessels in the stomach or esophagus from projectile vomiting. the acid from the vomiting could do damage to the esophagus if it persists.

Q: i am experiencing dizziness, lightheaded and projectile vomiting.?

Gastroenteritis: Sounds like you have severe gastroenteritis. With the dizziness, you are likely very dehydrated as well. See a doctor as soon as possible to keep you blood chemistries in check and ensure this doesn'f worsen.

Q: i had tonsilar cancer could this projectile vomiting be linked ?

Not likely: Projectile vomiting in adults is generally associated with intra-cranial issues. If it has not resolved, please see you doctor at your earliest.

Q: is there a difference between vomiting and projectile vomiting?

Yes: Projectile vomiting is distinctive-extremely forceful expulsion of vomit, several feet away from the patient. Parents often describe 'projectile' vomiting, but when i witness it, it is simply vomiting. Many cell phones record video-take a video and share with your doctor.

Q: what is the cause of chronic recurrent newnatal projectile vomiting?

Pyloric Stenosis: Classically this is the cause. It is an emergency and easy to fix, but requires some surgery. Have it checked out now.

Q: what might cause projectile vomiting in a four year old?

Infection usually: Ah, what fun. A small child with vomiting all over the house... Most of the time it's infection, either influenza or a stomach virus of some kind (gastroenteritis). Hydrate and rest, and things will correct in a few days. If there is a lime-green color, excessive lethargy, blood in the stool, or excessive abdominal pain, get the child checked immediately.

Q: what medication causes projectile vomiting when mixed with alcohol?g

Antibuse: Antibuse (disulferam) is a medication that will produce waves of nausea if someone consumes any alcohol while it is in their system.Something as minor as the alcohol in a tablespoon of cough medicine can trigger the effect.

Question 1

best thing i've come up with from projectile vomiting is pyloric stenosis.  is that the only cause?

Accepted Answer

No: The term projectile vomiting has been most commonly associated with pyloric stenosis but it is only a descriptive phrase for forceful vomiting. Many things can also cause forceful vomiting. It depends on age of patient, symptoms associated, fever, etc.  Pyloric stenosis is typically in infants < 1 m old, 1st born males and is a progressive non bilious vomiting that leads to electrolyte imbalance.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: projectile vomiting?

Accepted Answer

Forceful vomiting: For example, a child sitting on your lap  and projectile vomiting could completely clear your lap with the material vomited, forcefully projecting it away from himself.  This often occurs when there is an obstruction to emptying the stomach at the pyloris, a muscle at the far end of the stomach where it meets the small intestine.

Question 3

is non projectile vomiting serious? what should i do if i had this?

Accepted Answer

Vomiting: Non projectile vomiting speaks more for a viral infection type of vomiting. Projectile vomiting speaks more of an obstruction of your GI tract.Stay on a bland diet, nothing greasy or fried drink electrolyte containg fluids so you don't dehydrate.

Question 4

can it be possible to damage your intestines or organs from projectile vomiting?

Accepted Answer

Esophagus: you could get some minor tears in blood vessels in the stomach or esophagus from projectile vomiting. the acid from the vomiting could do damage to the esophagus if it persists.

Question 5

i am experiencing dizziness, lightheaded and projectile vomiting.?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenteritis: Sounds like you have severe gastroenteritis. With the dizziness, you are likely very dehydrated as well. See a doctor as soon as possible to keep you blood chemistries in check and ensure this doesn'f worsen.

Question 6

i had tonsilar cancer could this projectile vomiting be linked ?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Projectile vomiting in adults is generally associated with intra-cranial issues. If it has not resolved, please see you doctor at your earliest.

Question 7

is there a difference between vomiting and projectile vomiting?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Projectile vomiting is distinctive-extremely forceful expulsion of vomit, several feet away from the patient.  Parents often describe 'projectile' vomiting, but when i witness it, it is simply vomiting.  Many cell phones record video-take a video and share with your doctor.

Question 8

what is the cause of chronic recurrent newnatal projectile vomiting?

Accepted Answer

Pyloric Stenosis: Classically this is the cause. It is an emergency and easy to fix, but requires some surgery. Have it checked out now.

Question 9

what might cause projectile vomiting in a four year old?

Accepted Answer

Infection usually: Ah, what fun. A small child with vomiting all over the house... Most of the time it's infection, either influenza or a stomach virus of some kind (gastroenteritis). Hydrate and rest, and things will correct in a few days. If there is a lime-green color, excessive lethargy, blood in the stool, or excessive abdominal pain, get the child checked immediately.

Question 10

what medication causes projectile vomiting when mixed with alcohol?g

Accepted Answer

Antibuse: Antibuse (disulferam) is a medication that will produce waves of nausea if someone consumes any alcohol while it is in their system.Something as minor as the alcohol in a tablespoon of cough medicine can trigger the effect.

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