Susan I. Gerber, MD - Cook County Department of Public Health
Susan I. Gerber, MD - Cook County Department of Public Health
Susan I. Gerber, MD - Cook County Department of Public Health
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Causes <strong>of</strong> Persistent Vomiting in a<br />
School- Age Child<br />
• Enteric viruses which are passed from child to child<br />
• Viruses and bacteria from food<br />
• Trauma to the abdomen<br />
• Urinary infections<br />
• Food intolerance<br />
• Migraine headaches and neurologic diseases<br />
• Psychogenic<br />
• Medications and drugs<br />
• Toxins (eg. Lead)<br />
• Metabolic diseases<br />
• Peptic ulcer disease<br />
• Appendicitis<br />
• Pregnancy