what causes projectile vomitting while asleep?

Question

my child is now three yrs old and from being a baby has been sick nearly every night after being asleep for about an hour or two and he brings his whole stomach up. He also can be eating a meal and wont be able to get the food down without bringing it straight back out again and gags very easily.

Answer 1

My son had a condition called Pyloric Stenosis it was a muscle at the bottom of the stomach would go into spasm and pump his food out of his mouth He was operated on is now 45 with no problems Take your child to a doctor and see .

Answer 2

Check this natural method to get rid of acid reflux http://acidreflux-cure.info
Usually, heartburnThe most common symptom of acid reflux disease (also known as gastroespohageal reflux disease, or GERD). Heartburn feels like a burning pain in the center of the chest. It is caused by acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus. is a symptom of acid reflux disease (GERD) Also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Describes the condition of backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus which frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. The symptoms of acid reflux disease typically occur on 2 or more days a week.. And if you suffer from persistent heartburn on two or more days a week—and you’ve treated it and changed your diet—it could be due to acid refluxBackflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Acid reflux frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. This allows harsh stomach juices to back up into the esophagus. disease. But only your doctor can tell you if these are signs of acid reflux disease.

Answer 3

sounds like he has reflux .
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) or Reflux is the medical term used to describe a condition in which stomach contents - food and gastric acid - frequently flow back up out of the stomach into the esophagus. The food that comes up may or may not flow all the way out of the mouth. It may be forceful vomiting which rapidly and completely empties the stomach, or it can be more like a "wet burp" that doesn't reach the mouth
There are many different symptoms of GER. Your child may only have a few of these symptoms. The most common symptoms include:


pain, irritability, constant or sudden crying, "colic"
frequent spitting-up or vomiting
vomiting or spitting-up more than one hour after eating
not outgrowing the spitting-up stage
refusing food or accepting only a few bites besides being hungry
poor sleep habits, frequent waking
"wet burp" or "wet hiccup" sounds
bad breath
The less common symptoms of pediatric GER include:

constant eating and drinking (to soothe a sore throat)
intolerance of certain foods
poor weight gain; weight loss
swallowing problems, gagging, choking
hoarse voice
frequent red, sore throat
respiratory problems; pneumonia, bronchitis, wheezing, asthma, nighttime cough, apnea, aspiration, noisy or labored breathing
ear infections
constantly running nose; sinus infections
tooth enamel erosion
excessive salvation, drooling
peculiar neck arching, Sandifer's Syndrome

If you think your child may have GER, please contact your child's doctor. It is also very important to let your doctor know if your child develops new symptoms or if the symptoms change.

Is Reflux a new disease?
No. It is simply more common than previously thought, and diagnostic tests have improved, making it easier to detect reflux. Also, more is now known about the potentially serious consequences of untreated reflux in babies. It is still under-recognized and under-diagnosed. Some researchers believe as many as 7,000,000 children in the US have GER

How serious is reflux?
Many young babies (about 65%) regurgitate a small amount of milk occasionally, especially when burping after meals. This "spitting up" is normal. Others vomit a large portion of every feeding. The severity of the reflux itself is not what matters. Reflux only becomes a problem when the child is showing signs of complications. When babies develop complications they are said to have Gastroesophageal Reflux DISEASE or GERD.

What are the possible complications of reflux?
Most babies with mild reflux get better by age one without developing any medical complications. They are very challenging to care for and it can be very stressful on the family regardless of whether it is a medical problem.

When stomach acid flows into the esophagus it can cause a burning sensation called "heartburn." If the acid reflux causes reddening and swelling of the esophagus, this is called esophagitis. Esophagitis can be quite painful and can reduce the desire to eat. Severe esophagitis can lead to bleeding from the inflamed portion of the esophagus. Scar tissue can also form inside the lower esophagus if swelling has been present for a long time. When the scar tissue forms it reduces the size of the esophageal opening and makes swallowing difficult. This type of scar is called a stricture.

Another possible complication of acid reflux is poor growth due to a lack of adequate nutrition. Malnutrition or "failure to thrive" can result from losing too much food from frequent vomiting or from lack of appetite due to pain. If inadequate growth continues, developing vital organs can be damaged and the child may not have enough energy to learn to walk and run.

Babies with acid reflux can also develop respiratory problems from stomach contents entering the nose, windpipe or lungs. When material enters the lungs this is called aspiration. Many babies are first diagnosed as having acid reflux while investigating the cause of recurrent breathing problems such as wheezing, stridor or pneumonia. Acid reflux is now recognized as a cause of sinus infections.

Stomach acid can melt tooth enamel. Please take your child to a dentist as soon as his or her teeth start coming in. Make sure that the dentist watches for tooth decay and enamel erosion.

Your child probably won't develop any serious medical problems, but is it important to be aware of the possibilities so that you can consult your doctor if you see any signs of trouble.

Answer 4

This is a natural program that you can try to cure your acid reflux http://acidreflux.toptips.org

Acid reflux disease, also known as gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), occurs due to the coexistence of several medical and lifestyle conditions. Physiological factors that trigger GERD include lower esophageal sphincter (LES) hypotonia (the gradual weakening of the LES), along with retrograde flow of stomach contents into the esophagus, and the level of sensitivity of the esophageal mucus to the reflux content.

Answer 5

Maybe not projectile vomiting but my skin does crawl and I feel sick to my stomach!

Answer 6

sounds like he has reflux .
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) or Reflux is the medical term used to describe a condition in which stomach contents - food and gastric acid - frequently flow back up out of the stomach into the esophagus. The food that comes up may or may not flow all the way out of the mouth. It may be forceful vomiting which rapidly and completely empties the stomach, or it can be more like a "wet burp" that doesn't reach the mouth
There are many different symptoms of GER. Your child may only have a few of these symptoms. The most common symptoms include:


pain, irritability, constant or sudden crying, "colic"
frequent spitting-up or vomiting
vomiting or spitting-up more than one hour after eating
not outgrowing the spitting-up stage
refusing food or accepting only a few bites besides being hungry
poor sleep habits, frequent waking
"wet burp" or "wet hiccup" sounds
bad breath
The less common symptoms of pediatric GER include:

constant eating and drinking (to soothe a sore throat)
intolerance of certain foods
poor weight gain; weight loss
swallowing problems, gagging, choking
hoarse voice
frequent red, sore throat
respiratory problems; pneumonia, bronchitis, wheezing, asthma, nighttime cough, apnea, aspiration, noisy or labored breathing
ear infections
constantly running nose; sinus infections
tooth enamel erosion
excessive salvation, drooling
peculiar neck arching, Sandifer's Syndrome

If you think your child may have GER, please contact your child's doctor. It is also very important to let your doctor know if your child develops new symptoms or if the symptoms change.

Is Reflux a new disease?
No. It is simply more common than previously thought, and diagnostic tests have improved, making it easier to detect reflux. Also, more is now known about the potentially serious consequences of untreated reflux in babies. It is still under-recognized and under-diagnosed. Some researchers believe as many as 7,000,000 children in the US have GER

How serious is reflux?
Many young babies (about 65%) regurgitate a small amount of milk occasionally, especially when burping after meals. This "spitting up" is normal. Others vomit a large portion of every feeding. The severity of the reflux itself is not what matters. Reflux only becomes a problem when the child is showing signs of complications. When babies develop complications they are said to have Gastroesophageal Reflux DISEASE or GERD.

What are the possible complications of reflux?
Most babies with mild reflux get better by age one without developing any medical complications. They are very challenging to care for and it can be very stressful on the family regardless of whether it is a medical problem.

When stomach acid flows into the esophagus it can cause a burning sensation called "heartburn." If the acid reflux causes reddening and swelling of the esophagus, this is called esophagitis. Esophagitis can be quite painful and can reduce the desire to eat. Severe esophagitis can lead to bleeding from the inflamed portion of the esophagus. Scar tissue can also form inside the lower esophagus if swelling has been present for a long time. When the scar tissue forms it reduces the size of the esophageal opening and makes swallowing difficult. This type of scar is called a stricture.

Another possible complication of acid reflux is poor growth due to a lack of adequate nutrition. Malnutrition or "failure to thrive" can result from losing too much food from frequent vomiting or from lack of appetite due to pain. If inadequate growth continues, developing vital organs can be damaged and the child may not have enough energy to learn to walk and run.

Babies with acid reflux can also develop respiratory problems from stomach contents entering the nose, windpipe or lungs. When material enters the lungs this is called aspiration. Many babies are first diagnosed as having acid reflux while investigating the cause of recurrent breathing problems such as wheezing, stridor or pneumonia. Acid reflux is now recognized as a cause of sinus infections.

Stomach acid can melt tooth enamel. Please take your child to a dentist as soon as his or her teeth start coming in. Make sure that the dentist watches for tooth decay and enamel erosion.

Your child probably won't develop any serious medical problems, but is it important to be aware of the possibilities so that you can consult your doctor if you see any signs of trouble.

Answer 7

Surely you've had medical advice already? If not, get some. This can't be pleasant for anyone, including your poor child.

Answer 8

take him to the doctors soon. he may have a problem with his swallow reflex, sphincter at the entrance to the stomach, or excessive acid production. they need to investigate this further. it could be something as simple as a food intolerance, but get it sorted out and investigated soon please.good luck and good health to your child.

Answer 9

Not digesting the food. See a doctor

Answer 10

go and see the Doctor. I don't like the sound of that.