Vomiting
Vomiting, also called throwing up, is the forceful expulsion of the stomach’s contents. Often, they’re one-time events typically associated with things that may not necessarily settle in your stomach. But it can also be recurrent, usually caused or triggered by underlying health conditions. Frequent vomiting can also result in dehydration, which is life-threatening if untreated.
The act of vomiting is common and can be caused by various triggers, including food poisoning, indigestion, infection, motion sickness, pregnancy, headaches, prescription medication, anesthesia, chemotherapy, and Crohn’s disease, to name a few. Recurrent vomiting that isn’t related to apparent causes is usually considered cyclic vomiting, characterized by the frequent ejection of matter through the mouth for several days. It tends to be accompanied by nausea and low energy.
According to some sources, cyclic vomiting typically affects children from three to seven years of age. Based on a 2012 study, it occurs approximately in three out of a hundred thousand children. It’s a condition that can potentially trigger episodes of vomiting multiple times a year and lead to severe complications like dehydration, tooth decay, esophagitis, and esophageal tears. Thus, it’s highly recommended to get immediate treatment for it.
