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Abdominal migraine (AM) is a functional disorder that usually manifests in childhood and adolescence, without a clear pathologic mechanism or biochemical irregularity. . Children frequently experience sporadic episodes of excruciating central abdominal pain accompanied by migrainous symptoms like nausea, vomiting, severe headaches, and general p
Recovery phase is typically the phase where vomiting ceases, nausea diminishes or is absent, and appetite returns. "Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a rare abnormality of the neuroendocrine system that affects 2% of children." [1] This disorder is thought to be closely related to migraines and family history of migraines. [2] [3]
Common symptoms of food poisoning include stomach aches and pain, nausea, fever, vomiting, diarrhea and headache. "Those most at risk for severe foodborne illness include children under 5 ...
Nausea and vomiting can be extremely distressing for patients, and so is one of their major concerns. [10] Vomiting has been associated with major complications, such as pulmonary aspiration of gastric content, and might endanger surgical outcomes after certain procedures, for example after maxillofacial surgery with wired jaws.
Gastritis is the inflammation of the lining of the stomach. [1] It may occur as a short episode or may be of a long duration. [1] There may be no symptoms but, when symptoms are present, the most common is upper abdominal pain (see dyspepsia). [1]
The preferred treatment in those with mild to moderate dehydration is oral rehydration therapy (ORT). [24] For children at risk of dehydration from vomiting, taking a single dose of the anti vomiting medication metoclopramide or ondansetron, may be helpful, [55] and butylscopolamine is useful in treating abdominal pain. [56]
Vomiting (also known as emesis, puking and throwing up) [a] is the involuntary, forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth and sometimes the nose. [ 1 ]
The 5-HT 3 receptor antagonists suppress vomiting and nausea by inhibiting serotonin binding to the 5-HT 3 receptors. The highest concentration of 5-HT 3 receptors in the central nervous system are found in the STN and chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ), and 5-HT 3 antagonists may also suppress vomiting and nausea by acting at these sites. [29]