Recurrent Severe Vomiting in a 7-year-old boy

Khor Huiyi Joanne; Goh Lee Gan; Rajeev Ramachandran

The Singapore Family Physician

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Recurrent Severe Vomiting in a 7-year-old boy

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Author(s):

Khor Huiyi Joanne
Goh Lee Gan
Rajeev Ramachandran

Published in:

The Singapore Family Physician Vol 43 No 4 - Laboratory Medicine

Page(s):

40 - 43

Publication date:

1 October 2017

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

This case study is a reminder that recurrent severe vomiting requires admission for correction of fluid and electrolyte derangement, and a diagnostic work-up. It also highlights the need for a high level of clinical suspicion and good history taking in the diagnosis of cyclical vomiting syndrome. A definitive diagnosis is important to prepare the patient and family for future management as cyclical vomiting syndrome is a chronic episodic condition.